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R16 VAR

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,574 mi
Last recorded19,574 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 VAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 19,574 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 19,115 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 18,710 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 18,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 17,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 16,983 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 16,919 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 16,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 16,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 15,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 14,675 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 14,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 10,873 miles

n/s/r tyre 3 mm

o/s/r tyre 4 mm

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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R16 VAR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R16 VAR, 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 R16 VAR registered?

R16 VAR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is R16 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 VAR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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