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DK11 LFW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,635 mi
Last recorded27,635 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 LFW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 27,635 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 27,143 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 23,246 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 23,155 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 22,996 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 22,015 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 21,443 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 21,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,592 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,443 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 12,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 6,802 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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DK11 LFW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK11 LFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK11 LFW?

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What year was DK11 LFW registered?

DK11 LFW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is DK11 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK11 LFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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