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AO11 EFW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,259 mi
Last recorded62,259 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 EFW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,259 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,426 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,720 miles

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both side repeaters flashing in a strobing effect due to errors (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,245 miles

Front TPMS light on dashboard

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,085 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 43,042 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 36,739 miles

both front tyres 3mm and nail in nearside fornt

Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,953 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer raised tread

front discs slightly lipped

front pads approx 50% worn

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,197 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 26,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,643 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,846 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EFW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO11 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

AO11 EFW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is AO11 EFW safe to buy?

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