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PR55 RAM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,137 mi
Last recorded92,137 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR55 RAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 92,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,433 miles

Front flexible exhaust loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 88,994 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,539 miles

Offside Front Foglamp is missing

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 73,704 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,536 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,607 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 38,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 35,142 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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PR55 RAM 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 92.9%.

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 PR55 RAM, 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 PR55 RAM registered?

PR55 RAM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is PR55 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PR55 RAM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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