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ET11 TLY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,562 mi
Last recorded138,562 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 TLY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 138,562 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 132,008 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 132,006 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 121,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,888 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underneath Cover fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,044 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 115,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,441 miles

n/s/r tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 22 May 2019 108,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF + OSF inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr + osr ()

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 108,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF + OSF inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr + osr ()

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 97,273 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 87,225 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 87,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning lamp indicating fault

front and rear discs light lip (worn)

Pass 16 May 2016 76,121 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 61,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 52,594 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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ET11 TLY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET11 TLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ET11 TLY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2011.

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