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ST11 RUM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,192 mi
Last recorded107,192 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 RUM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 107,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2024 107,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour one yellow and one white (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

amber brake pad warning lamp on

rear exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2023 99,664 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

TPMS warning lamp on

Fail 12 Oct 2023 99,664 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 88,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 76,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 76,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,742 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,070 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,850 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 42,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 37,910 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 37,910 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated rear pads (3.6.G.2)

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

passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed bonnet (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 29,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake pads appear quite low

tyres fitted are not run flat

Pass 6 May 2014 22,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,088 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,078 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 17,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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ST11 RUM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST11 RUM, 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 ST11 RUM registered?

ST11 RUM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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