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B9 DAJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,830 mi
Last recorded162,830 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 DAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 162,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 158,612 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 149,665 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 137,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 127,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,591 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 104,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 89,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 76,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 64,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,410 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,806 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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B9 DAJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B9 DAJ, 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 B9 DAJ registered?

B9 DAJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is B9 DAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 DAJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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