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LO11 STX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,423 mi
Last recorded121,423 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 STX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 121,423 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))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 115,524 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 96,047 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 92,770 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 92,770 miles

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

Offside Front day time running light

Pass 7 May 2022 83,925 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 83,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 73,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 69,013 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2018 80,668 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 80,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,776 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,066 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,613 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 41,354 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 41,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,475 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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LO11 STX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LO11 STX, 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 LO11 STX registered?

LO11 STX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 August 2011.

Is LO11 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO11 STX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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