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SK11 VBY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,274 mi
Last recorded116,274 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 VBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 116,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,582 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,479 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 87,479 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,311 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,112 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,815 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,070 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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SK11 VBY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SK11 VBY, 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 SK11 VBY registered?

SK11 VBY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is SK11 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK11 VBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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