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EU11 TBO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,665 mi
Last recorded174,665 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU11 TBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 174,665 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dirt shields loose

under body shields fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2024 174,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dirt shields loose

under body shields fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 172,065 miles

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 1 Nov 2022 166,952 miles

exhaust flexi worn

play found at n/s/r wheel suspect worn bush

Pass 21 Oct 2021 158,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 149,180 miles

play found at both rear wheels suspect bust worn in arm advise check and repair

Pass 10 Oct 2019 137,840 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 131,462 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 131,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,112 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 121,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm blistered on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm blistered on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 103,707 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 83,034 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,850 miles

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)

brake vac pipe has flat spot worn in it

front tyres wearing very low on edges in places

Fail 4 Jun 2014 69,850 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake vac pipe has flat spot worn in it

front tyres wearing very low on edges in places

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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EU11 TBO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EU11 TBO, 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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What year was EU11 TBO registered?

EU11 TBO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is EU11 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU11 TBO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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