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S13 RAJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,387 mi
Last recorded60,387 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 RAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 60,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Fail 2 Dec 2024 58,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread centre 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,959 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 54,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 50,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 50,601 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has multiple damage on outer sidewall but not cords exposed 225-40-18

Nearside Rear Tyre has multiple damage on outer sidewall but no cords exposed 245-35-18

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,956 miles

NSF + NSR tyres has outer sidewall damage

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 42,693 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut no cord showing

Nearside Rear tyre cut no cord showing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 42,693 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre cut no cord showing

Nearside Rear tyre cut no cord showing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,597 miles

advise on small chunk missing from nearside front tyre outer wall

engine covers / undertrays fitted

no oil in engine

Fail 19 Sep 2016 39,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise on small chunk missing from nearside front tyre outer wall

engine covers / undertrays fitted

no oil in engine

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre cut but not showing cord

Nearside Rear Tyre cut but not showing cord

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,055 miles

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

o/s/f steering has slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

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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S13 RAJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S13 RAJ, 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 S13 RAJ registered?

S13 RAJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is S13 RAJ safe to buy?

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