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BX03 DAW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,986 mi
Last recorded111,986 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 DAW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 111,986 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,333 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 102,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 94,285 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,650 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,936 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of 2, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm of 2, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 62,246 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,933 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Nov 2018 56,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,583 miles

both front yres worn slightly outer shoulders

underside of engine bay and floor panels covered by plastic shields restricting inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2017 51,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front yres worn slightly outer shoulders

underside of engine bay and floor panels covered by plastic shields restricting inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,543 miles

underside of engine bay and floor panels covered by shields restricting inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,553 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,868 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)

underside of enging bay and floor panels covered by polastic shields restricting inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2014 28,721 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

underside of enging bay and floor panels covered by polastic shields restricting inspection

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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BX03 DAW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BX03 DAW, 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 BX03 DAW registered?

BX03 DAW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is BX03 DAW safe to buy?

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