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7 ARP

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,826 mi
Last recorded22,826 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 ARP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 22,826 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 19,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 19,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,845 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,609 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 18,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 15,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 11,768 miles

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

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

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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7 ARP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 7 ARP, 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 7 ARP registered?

7 ARP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is 7 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 ARP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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