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BJ11 UYV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,784 mi
Last recorded93,784 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 UYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,784 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 both sides upper arm bushes worn/play. Yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both sides tyres on wear indicators 225/45/ZR 17 94 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Service due msg illuminated (oil+filter & Brake fluid change due).

Fail 24 Feb 2023 93,783 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak X2 both sides serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 both sides upper arm bushes worn/play. Yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both sides tyres on wear indicators 225/45/ZR 17 94 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Service due msg illuminated (oil+filter & Brake fluid change due).

Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 86,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,909 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 82,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 56,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,073 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,414 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,081 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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BJ11 UYV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ11 UYV, 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 BJ11 UYV registered?

BJ11 UYV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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