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LC11 EVR

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,733 mi
Last recorded129,733 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 EVR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 129,733 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 129,728 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 124,188 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 124,188 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not extracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 118,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 113,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,024 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s front and rear inner bead rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 110,024 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s front and rear inner bead rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 94,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect low and no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f rim slight buckle

Fail 24 Mar 2020 94,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect low and no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f rim slight buckle

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad waning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,019 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,320 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,698 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,693 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)

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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LC11 EVR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC11 EVR, 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 LC11 EVR registered?

LC11 EVR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 May 2011.

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