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DL11 VDC

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,307 mi
Last recorded137,307 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 VDC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 137,307 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Suspect flexible joint worn. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jest very weak.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 130,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,616 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 118,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,408 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 110,408 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,381 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,646 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

both rear tyres getting low 2.5 mm in places

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,929 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 44,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,008 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 VDC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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