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DH60 SPH

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,089 mi
Last recorded59,089 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH60 SPH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 59,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 51,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 46,608 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 46,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 40,578 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 40,578 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 35,081 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 16 Dec 2020 26,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,086 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 14,696 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 13,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 12,114 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 9,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DH60 SPH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 DH60 SPH, 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 DH60 SPH registered?

DH60 SPH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is DH60 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH60 SPH 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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