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BU11 DJY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,428 mi
Last recorded119,428 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 DJY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 119,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 119,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 99,930 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 94,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 94,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear screw iin tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Pass 10 Jun 2021 89,460 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Fail 9 Jun 2021 89,460 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,412 miles

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

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

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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BU11 DJY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BU11 DJY, 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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BU11 DJY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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