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CH09 DRH

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,186 mi
Last recorded120,186 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH09 DRH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 120,186 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 109,755 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 109,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,883 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 103,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 89,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear uneven wear round tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2022 89,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear uneven wear round tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2021 69,885 miles

Engine oil light on

Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,534 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear seat belt not checked due to being unable to but seats into a locked position

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to being unable to but seats into a locked position

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to being unable to but seats into a locked position

Fail 4 Jul 2019 51,355 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear screen

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch damaged

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 22,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 20,770 miles

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

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

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

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

slight cracking to front tyres

Pass 13 May 2016 17,997 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,227 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 10,875 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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CH09 DRH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CH09 DRH, 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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CH09 DRH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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