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BT11 AJU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,551 mi
Last recorded173,551 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 AJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 173,551 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 166,030 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 161,472 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 161,341 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2023 156,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 148,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 145,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 130,532 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 85,390 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 81,867 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,845 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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BT11 AJU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BT11 AJU, 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 BT11 AJU registered?

BT11 AJU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is BT11 AJU safe to buy?

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