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F1 MBO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,653 mi
Last recorded39,653 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 MBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 39,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet catch sticking

movement in offside front hub area

Pass 8 May 2025 38,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 37,817 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 35,447 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 33,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & middle tread getting near wear bars ( no canvas showing at time of test ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower part of front windscreen has a chip

Offside Front windscreen has a small chip

Fail 13 Sep 2021 33,105 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & middle tread getting near wear bars ( no canvas showing at time of test ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower part of front windscreen has a chip

Offside Front windscreen has a small chip

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,502 miles

Nearside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2020 29,502 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 26,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 26,540 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 17,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,199 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 10,758 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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F1 MBO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F1 MBO, 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 F1 MBO registered?

F1 MBO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 May 2011.

Is F1 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 MBO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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