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E7 ERB

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,473 mi
Last recorded74,473 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 ERB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Slight corrosion underbody

Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,160 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 54,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,580 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f & N/s/f tyres slight cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,326 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 22,319 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust.

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 17,268 miles

Both front tyres has cracks in tread.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 17,268 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 9,929 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 9,929 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 7,259 miles

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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E7 ERB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E7 ERB, 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.

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What year was E7 ERB registered?

E7 ERB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 January 2011.

Is E7 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 ERB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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