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BL11 UTO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 UTO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 58,003 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near outer union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near outer union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near outer union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear reg plates beginning to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 56,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under paint both ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 55,115 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under paint both ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 53,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking, not reaching ply or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking, not reaching ply or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,928 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,632 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,159 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,751 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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BL11 UTO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BL11 UTO, 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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BL11 UTO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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