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SA11 GUG

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,592 mi
Last recorded143,592 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 GUG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 143,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake system only just met requirements -- inspection/adjustment recommended

Fail 11 Mar 2024 143,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault fault light cleared (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake system only just met requirements -- inspection/adjustment recommended

Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,901 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 135,901 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 132,733 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 132,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 126,475 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 108,668 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 90,284 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,325 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,325 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi burst (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint burst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,088 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

zero emissions

Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

zero emissions

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,324 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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SA11 GUG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SA11 GUG, 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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SA11 GUG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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