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HY11 HBL

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 HBL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension component cover with underseal

Pass 15 Dec 2025 87,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,977 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,110 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 73,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,166 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 70,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,346 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,660 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 55,819 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,654 miles

oddside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,769 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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HY11 HBL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HY11 HBL, 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 HY11 HBL registered?

HY11 HBL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 March 2011.

Is HY11 HBL safe to buy?

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