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WG11 UBE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,907 mi
Last recorded79,907 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 UBE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 79,907 miles

engine covers under trays present

Pass 30 Oct 2024 72,613 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2024 72,613 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjusted up parking brake shoes (1.1.6 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,509 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,834 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

stone-chip n/s windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2021 54,653 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 54,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside hand brake slow too react

Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,509 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 49,805 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 49,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,219 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,377 miles

Both front tyres worn low/bald on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UBE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UBE, 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 WG11 UBE registered?

WG11 UBE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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