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SH11 FDD

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,723 mi
Last recorded191,723 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 FDD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 191,723 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 174,179 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 174,179 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 156,543 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 156,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2022 138,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 128,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 108,868 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,768 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 72,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,578 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 50,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 May 2016 37,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,887 miles

All tyre's perished

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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SH11 FDD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH11 FDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH11 FDD registered?

SH11 FDD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is SH11 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH11 FDD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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