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L5 SJU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

137,334 mi
Last recorded137,334 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 SJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 137,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2025 137,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2025 80,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks leaking and worn (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 132,760 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 132,758 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,229 miles

Front Front Bushs slightly perished.

Hand brake requires adjustment.

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 122,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Front Bushs slightly perished.

Hand brake requires adjustment.

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,781 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,400 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Nearside Front Bush slightly perished.

Offside Front Bush slightly perished.

Fail 16 Dec 2022 109,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Nearside Front Bush slightly perished.

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

Offside Front Bush slightly perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,715 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 73,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,055 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 97,055 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,555 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn low need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,737 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 17 Jun 2016 54,853 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,020 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,245 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,702 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,874 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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L5 SJU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 L5 SJU, 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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L5 SJU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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