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PR11 DAR

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,705 mi
Last recorded109,705 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR11 DAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 109,705 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 109,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,192 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 105,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,780 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 101,780 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,619 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 90,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 87,385 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,389 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,682 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 65,542 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 65,542 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,881 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,881 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,743 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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PR11 DAR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PR11 DAR, 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 PR11 DAR registered?

PR11 DAR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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