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AJ11 VVU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,899 mi
Last recorded90,899 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 VVU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,899 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 87,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,570 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differantle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,993 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,236 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,175 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 67,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,685 miles

Nail o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,176 miles

Engine and under trays obscuring testable items

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,987 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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AJ11 VVU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AJ11 VVU, 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 AJ11 VVU registered?

AJ11 VVU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 July 2011.

Is AJ11 VVU safe to buy?

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