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W9 SFA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,845 mi
Last recorded77,845 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 SFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 63,114 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 62,154 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,381 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2020 46,686 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 39,392 miles

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2019 39,392 miles

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 30,860 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2018 30,860 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 20,098 miles

Undertrays and engine bay covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2017 20,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 10,825 miles

Rear both tyres are feathering

engine cover fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 8,313 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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W9 SFA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W9 SFA, 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 W9 SFA registered?

W9 SFA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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