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R18 PRG

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,958 mi
Last recorded132,958 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 PRG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 132,958 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2025 130,910 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,937 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2022 127,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,739 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 122,026 miles

n/s/f wing damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,777 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,748 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 20 Feb 2019 94,748 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,742 miles

Nearside rear tyre has deep cut but no cords exposed

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,224 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,181 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake pad wearing very thin (advise replacement)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,927 miles

all four tyres starting to wear low in places

Fail 12 Feb 2015 30,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres starting to wear low in places

Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,193 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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R18 PRG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R18 PRG, 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 R18 PRG registered?

R18 PRG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is R18 PRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 PRG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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