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SB11 TZC

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,351 mi
Last recorded165,351 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 TZC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 165,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 156,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 145,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 137,153 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))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 137,148 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2018 104,989 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 95,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,107 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SB11 TZC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 SB11 TZC, 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 SB11 TZC registered?

SB11 TZC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is SB11 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB11 TZC 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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