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FP11 ZGD

2011 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,494 mi
Last recorded77,494 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 ZGD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 77,494 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 77,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front crank pulley worn / vibrating

Pass 3 Jul 2025 73,338 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,958 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 69,958 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 60,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,713 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,467 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 52,466 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 48,925 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 48,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 45,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,708 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,777 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,257 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 ZGD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

FP11 ZGD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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