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E111 KOM

2003 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 KOM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,592 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 97,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 67,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 64,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 59,720 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 59,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 54,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,593 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 96,617 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,744 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 85,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,011 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 37,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 74,812 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 26,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 26,080 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,555 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,668 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,717 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 13,466 miles

both front tyres cracked and wearing on both edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 62,015 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,015 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 7,212 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,417 miles

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

front & rear number plates have no post code,supplier or bsau number

Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,131 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 54,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 60,094 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,421 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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E111 KOM is a 2003 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E111 KOM, 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 23 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E111 KOM registered?

E111 KOM is a 2003 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for E111 KOM shows 34 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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