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SD04 HAM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,308 mi
Last recorded106,308 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 HAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 106,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 93,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,870 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 63,535 miles

both rear tyres on limit-rear brake pads worn low-o/s/f + n/s/f suspension arm bushes perished and have slight play-o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play-n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 28 May 2020 60,064 miles

front brake pads worn low-both front shockers damp-o/s/f tyre feathering and outer wall perished-rear brake pads worn low-n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 25 May 2019 57,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 49,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,484 miles

all 4 tyres on limit

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,407 miles

front tyres on limit

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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SD04 HAM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SD04 HAM, 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 SD04 HAM registered?

SD04 HAM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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