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E21 CRM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,871 mi
Last recorded116,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 CRM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,871 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 108,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 101,829 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 94,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp splitting. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,110 miles

Front exhaust clamp starting to crack

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,829 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,780 miles

Front nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished/cracked on tread

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

Rear nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished/cracked on tread

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,910 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,984 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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E21 CRM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 E21 CRM, 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 E21 CRM registered?

E21 CRM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is E21 CRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 CRM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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