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S99 NEJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,448 mi
Last recorded68,448 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 NEJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 68,448 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 61,565 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2025 61,565 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 47,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,124 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 40,124 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 26,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,790 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 9,649 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 3,779 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 165 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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S99 NEJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S99 NEJ, 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 S99 NEJ registered?

S99 NEJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is S99 NEJ safe to buy?

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