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RO51 NFO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,112 mi
Last recorded26,112 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NFO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 26,112 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 25,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 25,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 25,135 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 24,899 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 12 May 2021 23,896 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 20,949 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 19,804 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 18,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 17,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 16,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,946 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 12,573 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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RO51 NFO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO51 NFO, 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

How do I check the history of RO51 NFO?

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What year was RO51 NFO registered?

RO51 NFO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 August 2011.

Is RO51 NFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NFO shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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