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RE11 OFS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,958 mi
Last recorded99,958 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 OFS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 99,958 miles

Light misting of oil on rear diff box

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,821 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 84,749 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,210 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 74,210 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,406 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 61,721 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 61,717 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2020 54,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2020 54,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 47,747 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Front Registration plate slightly delaminated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2017 43,409 miles

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

front plate damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2016 38,933 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,117 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 34,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted to vehicle

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 OFS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OFS, 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 RE11 OFS registered?

RE11 OFS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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