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WG11 LUF

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,318 mi
Last recorded123,318 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 LUF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 123,318 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 121,101 miles

Near Side Hand Brake Low Reading

Pass 20 Aug 2024 118,435 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 118,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt Insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 115,622 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 110,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,224 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

front flexi exhaust been weldered

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,368 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 95,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,189 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 62,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,726 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

childs seats in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,725 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

childs seats in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear jacking point missing

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 5 Mar 2015 41,266 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear jacking point missing

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 32,223 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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WG11 LUF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG11 LUF, 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

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What year was WG11 LUF registered?

WG11 LUF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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