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LC61 LBG

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,080 mi
Last recorded138,080 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 LBG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 138,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF and OSF worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF and OSF lower front control arm inner bushes cracking/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2024 138,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF and OSF worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF and OSF lower front control arm inner bushes cracking/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS Warning Lamp illuminated indicating low tyre pressures

Pass 7 Dec 2023 132,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 124,377 miles

n/s/f tyre low- change soon

Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 118,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Mar 2020 102,056 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 102,056 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 101,325 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,817 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,327 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,718 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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LC61 LBG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC61 LBG, 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 LC61 LBG registered?

LC61 LBG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is LC61 LBG safe to buy?

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