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A16 JWE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,445 miles

Dust boot and bump stop missing from offside rear shock absorber

Flexible section on exhaust front pipe damaged

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

Noise from around auxiliary drive belt and pulleys

Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section on DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 89,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust boot and bump stop missing

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,981 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 80,749 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,740 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,190 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,295 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 34,380 miles

advise in engine bay air box hose inscure.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 23,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,516 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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A16 JWE 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 JWE, 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 A16 JWE registered?

A16 JWE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is A16 JWE safe to buy?

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