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EJ11 DDX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,152 mi
Last recorded57,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 DDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 57,152 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 57,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 53,358 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 45,682 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,124 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 43,124 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 39,685 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 37,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 35,581 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,576 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 30,895 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 30,895 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 28,268 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 24,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,324 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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EJ11 DDX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EJ11 DDX, 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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EJ11 DDX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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