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WR11 SVW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,786 mi
Last recorded129,786 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR11 SVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 129,786 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,420 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,060 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 110,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 99,001 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake seized on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large crack across screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,948 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 93,948 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both too dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 92,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative washer jet missing, also both covers missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 92,304 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing/ damaged (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure top headlight bracket missing (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure top headlight bracket missing (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cut to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cut to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges, also both perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper and undertray has slight damage

front bumper loose offside front

Pass 29 May 2018 80,967 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,812 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 65,812 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,083 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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WR11 SVW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR11 SVW, 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 WR11 SVW registered?

WR11 SVW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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