BMW F Series (2011)
2011 BMW F Series
CarHunch analysed 441 real MOT records for the 2011 BMW F Series. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 BMW F Series passes its MOT on the first attempt 91.7% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 13.6% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. This is a reliably robust performer in the petrol car market.
These cars typically show 15,381 miles on the odometer at test, suggesting reasonable ownership patterns for a 13-year-old model, though they do accumulate advisories at 3.3 per test and average 0.87 failures each. If you're considering one, budget for routine maintenance items flagged in advisories, but the strong first-time pass rate means structural and safety issues are the exception rather than the rule.
What to check before buying a 2011 BMW F Series
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 440 | 91.7% | 0.86 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 75% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 BMW F Series vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 BMW F Series vehicles fall between 9,853 and 23,954 miles.
2011 BMW F Series — Still on the Road
244 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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