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RE11 WTD

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,113 mi
Last recorded166,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 WTD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 166,113 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 166,106 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

timing chain rattle

Pass 18 Jan 2024 154,472 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 154,470 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 125,540 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 125,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 115,105 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,513 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,763 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,771 miles

front brake pads worn low and activated warning light

nsr tyre near to limit and pressure light activated

Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,198 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 56,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,449 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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RE11 WTD 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 62.5%.

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 RE11 WTD, 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 RE11 WTD registered?

RE11 WTD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is RE11 WTD safe to buy?

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