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SJ08 CAM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,278 mi
Last recorded86,278 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 CAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,278 miles

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 79,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes showing signs of over heating

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 79,083 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes showing signs of over heating

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 75,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,388 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 74,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,819 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,758 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 64,758 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,717 miles

unable to check rear seats and rear seatbelts fully due to obstruction

Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,938 miles

Both rear tyres getting low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,772 miles

Both rear tyres are low of tread and worn badly on inner edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2015 13,698 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,027 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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SJ08 CAM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SJ08 CAM, 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 SJ08 CAM registered?

SJ08 CAM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is SJ08 CAM safe to buy?

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