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R3 PLV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,513 mi
Last recorded100,513 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 PLV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSR/OSR Flex Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,419 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,816 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,942 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,721 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 31,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

winter tyres fitted

Fail 5 May 2015 31,082 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

winter tyres fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,376 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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R3 PLV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 R3 PLV, 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 R3 PLV registered?

R3 PLV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is R3 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 PLV 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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