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H1 RBV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,681 mi
Last recorded88,681 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 RBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 88,681 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,002 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,719 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2023 67,007 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 65,535 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,750 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 wearing inner and outer plus cracking and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 cracking also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 wearing outer edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 60,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 wearing inner and outer plus cracking and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 cracking also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 wearing outer edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 56,780 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking sidewalls and outer edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 56,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 inner sidewall cords exposed through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking sidewalls and outer edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 53,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 53,487 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,348 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 49,347 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 45,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,542 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 39,542 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 32,628 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,139 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 31,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 May 2014 22,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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H1 RBV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H1 RBV, 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 H1 RBV registered?

H1 RBV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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