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BJ11 RNF

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,084 mi
Last recorded103,084 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 RNF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 103,084 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 93,775 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,870 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,276 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 87,272 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,100 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,373 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres edges worn

Fail 13 Dec 2018 74,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres edges worn

Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,841 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,676 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,929 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 27,337 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 27,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,513 miles

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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BJ11 RNF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ11 RNF, 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 BJ11 RNF registered?

BJ11 RNF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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