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W111 LVN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,525 mi
Last recorded48,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 LVN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 47,729 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 47,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,554 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,619 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,907 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,573 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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W111 LVN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W111 LVN, 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

How do I check the history of W111 LVN?

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What year was W111 LVN registered?

W111 LVN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is W111 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W111 LVN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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