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BRT 1M

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,626 mi
Last recorded25,626 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 1M
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 25,626 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 25,536 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 25,377 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,896 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 24,147 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 24,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 23,700 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 23,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,733 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,800 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 19,415 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 17,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BRT 1M is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BRT 1M, 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 BRT 1M registered?

BRT 1M is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is BRT 1M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRT 1M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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