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SH11 XTJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,258 mi
Last recorded102,258 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 XTJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,258 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 28 Aug 2024 102,238 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 May 2023 97,970 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded.

Fail 2 May 2023 97,970 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded.

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 95,041 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 95,041 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,747 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,764 miles

cannot inspect engine bay properly due to plastic gaurds

cannot inspect underside of vehicle properly due to splash gaurds

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,685 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 19,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,433 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 13,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XTJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

SH11 XTJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is SH11 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH11 XTJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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