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GE04 BUD

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,284 mi
Last recorded136,284 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE04 BUD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 136,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 122,504 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 111,450 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 111,450 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,014 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 87,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn Smooth On Outside Edge also has Slight Sidewall Damage

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,393 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,796 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 76,778 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 71,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,044 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GE04 BUD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GE04 BUD, 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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GE04 BUD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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