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LA04 CON

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,796 mi
Last recorded121,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CON
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 117,970 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,059 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,342 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 100,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x over (1.1.11 (c))

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

washers not fully efficient

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,767 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 75,596 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 11 Jan 2016 72,359 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,653 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,709 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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LA04 CON is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA04 CON, 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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What year was LA04 CON registered?

LA04 CON is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2011.

Is LA04 CON safe to buy?

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