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RE11 MAB

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,314 mi
Last recorded81,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 MAB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 81,314 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,469 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 77,469 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,347 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 76,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,026 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,105 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 70,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,804 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,572 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,219 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,626 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,755 miles

both front tyres outer edges, close to limits.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,012 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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RE11 MAB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE11 MAB, 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 RE11 MAB registered?

RE11 MAB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is RE11 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE11 MAB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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