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RV11 ZFA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,202 mi
Last recorded81,202 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 ZFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 81,202 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 75,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,672 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,386 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,083 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 23,029 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 20,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 18,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge bald

Pass 23 Feb 2015 8,493 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 6,417 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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RV11 ZFA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RV11 ZFA, 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 RV11 ZFA registered?

RV11 ZFA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is RV11 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV11 ZFA 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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