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WJ11 MVT

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,912 mi
Last recorded96,912 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 MVT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,912 miles

exhaust lambda reading outside of limits at idle

Fail 16 Oct 2025 96,912 miles

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

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

exhaust lambda reading outside of limits at idle

Pass 12 Oct 2024 93,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 83,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,945 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.50.17 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,636 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,396 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front , nearside front & offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2019 78,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front , nearside front & offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2018 76,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 71,877 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 71,876 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,393 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,904 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,547 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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WJ11 MVT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 WJ11 MVT, 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 WJ11 MVT registered?

WJ11 MVT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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