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L222 GHT

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,040 mi
Last recorded117,040 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 GHT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 117,040 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,252 miles

Emissions clean

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 108,209 miles

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

Emissions clean

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,105 miles

Emissions clean

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,760 miles

Emissions clean

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 88,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions clean

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,388 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2021 77,388 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,141 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2018 68,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,210 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 65,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 65,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,592 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 60,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,365 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,563 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 46,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,678 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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L222 GHT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L222 GHT, 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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L222 GHT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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