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HO07 BOW

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,428 mi
Last recorded127,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO07 BOW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 124,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 118,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 112,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,198 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 98,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 98,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative n/s and o/s (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

full under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,112 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 71,112 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 58,415 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 58,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 43,780 miles

front and rear brake pads in 3,000 miles

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,140 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

offside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

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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HO07 BOW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HO07 BOW, 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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What year was HO07 BOW registered?

HO07 BOW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is HO07 BOW safe to buy?

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