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R11 AHW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,180 mi
Last recorded87,180 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 AHW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,180 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect more than slight (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 80,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect more than slight (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 74,188 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking more than slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 74,185 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking more than slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,212 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 55,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 51,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall buldged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,042 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly feathering

Fail 27 Jan 2017 32,629 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly feathering

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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R11 AHW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R11 AHW, 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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R11 AHW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 January 2011.

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