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R10 FEN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,720 mi
Last recorded18,720 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 FEN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 18,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 18,342 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 17,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 17,639 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 16,323 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 16,208 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 16,017 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 15,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,804 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,349 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,736 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2014 11,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R10 FEN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R10 FEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R10 FEN registered?

R10 FEN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 July 2011.

Is R10 FEN safe to buy?

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