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FN11 CRU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,414 mi
Last recorded74,414 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 CRU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 74,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,926 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 67,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 65,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads sensor snapped

Pass 9 Apr 2020 62,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads sensor broken

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,649 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,120 miles

Nearside Front tyre has light surface cracks

Nearside Rear tyre has light surface cracks

Offside Front tyre has light surface cracks

Offside Rear tyre has light surface cracks

Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,851 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 40,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,629 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,502 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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FN11 CRU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FN11 CRU, 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 FN11 CRU registered?

FN11 CRU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is FN11 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN11 CRU 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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