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DA11 FRO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,998 mi
Last recorded189,998 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 FRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 189,998 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2024 189,981 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 167,800 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 153,901 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 144,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 136,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 129,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil dripping off undertray, further attention required. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 125,350 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 117,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,069 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 102,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,007 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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DA11 FRO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA11 FRO, 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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DA11 FRO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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