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L17 UCH

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,580 mi
Last recorded37,580 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 UCH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 37,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 37,441 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 36,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 32,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 32,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge. 225/45/17 run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,249 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are worn on inner edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 26,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,076 miles

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,491 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,411 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 10,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 10,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L17 UCH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L17 UCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 UCH registered?

L17 UCH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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