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FP11 LRY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,912 mi
Last recorded160,912 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 LRY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 160,912 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 160,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working tail & stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2025 153,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 153,254 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 150,673 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 146,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 142,800 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2020 134,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 134,285 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,952 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 126,952 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 118,183 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

trims insecure under car

Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,182 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 33% imbalance near side weak (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

trims insecure under car

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,022 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,845 miles

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

Parking brake warning light permanently illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 67,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FP11 LRY 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 FP11 LRY, 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 FP11 LRY registered?

FP11 LRY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is FP11 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP11 LRY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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