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YH11 OJM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,953 mi
Last recorded103,953 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 OJM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 103,953 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 103,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 99,622 miles

Coil spring corroded front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 93,956 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 93,929 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,531 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,279 miles

Lower under trays fitted obscuring components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges also tread damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges also tread damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,769 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,435 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,396 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 64,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,151 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YH11 OJM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 YH11 OJM, 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 YH11 OJM registered?

YH11 OJM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 July 2011.

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