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SF11 RAS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,182 mi
Last recorded139,182 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF11 RAS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 139,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 139,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 135,656 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 132,884 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 129,728 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 119,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 116,362 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,230 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 103,383 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 103,382 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,215 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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SF11 RAS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SF11 RAS, 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 SF11 RAS registered?

SF11 RAS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is SF11 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF11 RAS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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