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LB11 ZTO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,714 mi
Last recorded107,714 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 ZTO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 107,714 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,976 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Sep 2024 103,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected both rear (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,222 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight brake bind at offside rear

all brake discs pitted

both rear upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 9 Aug 2023 102,222 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

both rear upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight brake bind at offside rear

Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,424 miles

all brake discs pitted

both rear brake pipes at ends slightly corroded

offside front tyre has outer shoulder wear

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,937 miles

advise offside front tyre worn outer tread

Fail 17 Sep 2019 80,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and offside rear 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise front wheel alignment

advise offside front tyre worn outer tread

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,393 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,445 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,370 miles

Front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LB11 ZTO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB11 ZTO, 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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LB11 ZTO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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