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KV11 KSY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,853 mi
Last recorded89,853 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 KSY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated sweaty (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated sweaty (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated sweaty (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,792 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 80,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,098 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 69,082 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,538 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 44,935 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,154 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 28,399 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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KV11 KSY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV11 KSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV11 KSY registered?

KV11 KSY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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