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BM10 UFO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,187 mi
Last recorded26,187 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM10 UFO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 26,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 25,583 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 25,414 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 25,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 24,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 24,657 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,382 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper piston dust cover adrift -not affecting brake performance

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 20,284 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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BM10 UFO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BM10 UFO, 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 BM10 UFO registered?

BM10 UFO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 June 2011.

Is BM10 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM10 UFO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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