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FP11 PVE

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,130 mi
Last recorded142,130 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 PVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 142,130 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 135,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,225 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 12 Mar 2024 127,225 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 17 Mar 2023 122,370 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 122,368 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,319 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,361 miles

parking brake light iluminated even when the parking brake is down

Fail 16 Mar 2021 114,361 miles

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

parking brake light iluminated even when the parking brake is down

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,699 miles

Nearside 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 rear brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 81,486 miles

Major oil leak.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

Under trays damaged.

Fail 17 Feb 2018 81,393 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Major oil leak.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

Under trays damaged.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,178 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

zero smoke

Pass 12 Mar 2016 61,851 miles

all four tyre treads low.

child seat fitted n/s/r.

rear pads appear low.

slight oil leaks.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,851 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all four tyre treads low.

child seat fitted n/s/r.

rear pads appear low.

slight oil leaks.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,888 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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FP11 PVE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PVE, 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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FP11 PVE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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