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SH11 FWB

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,555 mi
Last recorded62,555 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 FWB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 62,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 60,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,924 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 58,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,033 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 40,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,012 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 35,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,989 miles

Offside Front wiper blade smearing screen

Rear washer not working

Fail 3 Sep 2018 30,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wiper blade smearing screen

Rear washer not working

Pass 8 Sep 2017 28,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,316 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,504 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 19,267 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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SH11 FWB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH11 FWB, 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 SH11 FWB registered?

SH11 FWB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is SH11 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH11 FWB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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