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DF11 DZN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,249 mi
Last recorded75,249 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 DZN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 75,249 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 75,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 69,453 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 69,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 64,716 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 64,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2023 60,440 miles

Front both tyre has cracked on the tread wall

Fail 3 Jul 2023 60,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyre has cracked on the tread wall

Pass 20 Jun 2022 55,880 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 55,035 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 53,665 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,514 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,761 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 47,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,863 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,331 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,520 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 17,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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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DF11 DZN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF11 DZN, 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 DF11 DZN registered?

DF11 DZN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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