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HFZ 8492

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,392 mi
Last recorded89,392 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 8492
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 89,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 83,099 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lens repaired (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working flashing after start for 3 seconds (7.12 (e))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer inner bushes both sides front lower inner deteriorated movement slight - both axles slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear both axles corroded - service brake offside rear binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil rack oil leak mist on engine and transmission bays level was low - slight drip onto exhaust cover only not system (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 83,063 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working pipes disconnected (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated dry corroded worn slight (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected sharp outer plastic cover damaged (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lens repaired (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault undocumented code read reset cleared and battery terminal removed for 10mins for a factory reset - now no light emitting on ignition and start but flashing on idle after 10 seconds for a about 3 seconds on idle (7.12 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working flashing after start for 3 seconds (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer inner bushes both sides front lower inner deteriorated movement slight - both axles slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear both axles corroded - service brake offside rear binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective screen polished (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil rack oil leak mist on engine and transmission bays level was low - slight drip onto exhaust cover only not system (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,933 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 73,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 73,738 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 67,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 60,759 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,617 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 47,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 38,555 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,340 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 30,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,789 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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HFZ 8492 is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White 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 HFZ 8492, 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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HFZ 8492 is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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