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AO11 AHC

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,302 mi
Last recorded124,302 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 AHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,302 miles

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

brake pad warning on - pads ok

Pass 18 Jan 2025 113,798 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

pad warning light on (pads ok)

Fail 18 Jan 2025 113,798 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

pad warning light on (pads ok)

Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,102 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,263 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm in the centre tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 89,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm in the centre tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,237 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 81,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,383 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,585 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,204 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 48,088 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,842 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 36,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,459 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 22,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front number plate cracked

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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AO11 AHC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO11 AHC, 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 AO11 AHC registered?

AO11 AHC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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