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SV11 XVG

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,918 mi
Last recorded96,918 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 XVG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 96,918 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 96,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant low

Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 95,240 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,231 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 93,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,028 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 83,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 79,638 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 63,006 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 12 Feb 2016 49,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,315 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 32,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,484 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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SV11 XVG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV11 XVG, 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 SV11 XVG registered?

SV11 XVG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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