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DL11 LZJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,661 mi
Last recorded116,661 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 LZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 112,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 109,723 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2022 103,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 97,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 91,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 82,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 73,135 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 63,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,261 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,227 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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DL11 LZJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DL11 LZJ, 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 DL11 LZJ?

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What year was DL11 LZJ registered?

DL11 LZJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is DL11 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL11 LZJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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