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PBZ 320

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,670 mi
Last recorded30,670 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 320
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 30,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And slightly corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 30,080 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 29,947 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 29,812 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 28,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 27,153 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 26,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 25,925 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 25,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 25,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,570 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has had a puncture repair

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' multiple chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 22,895 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre has puncture repair

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,699 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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PBZ 320 is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PBZ 320, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBZ 320 registered?

PBZ 320 is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is PBZ 320 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 320 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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