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R6 DEU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,144 mi
Last recorded104,144 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 DEU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 104,144 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 101,839 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 101,325 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,691 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,485 miles

Central Front Washers working but poor

Central Full under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,369 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 92,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 75,738 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,837 miles

Front tyres perishing

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2016 50,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front tyres perishing

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,775 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,278 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 19,196 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,997 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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R6 DEU 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 93.3%.

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 R6 DEU, 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 R6 DEU registered?

R6 DEU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is R6 DEU safe to buy?

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