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EA60 EYH

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,798 mi
Last recorded159,798 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA60 EYH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 159,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 140,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear tape on light

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2024 126,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 119,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.59mm, outer edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.87mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 119,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.59mm, outer edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.87mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wear sensor wire catching/chafing on outer constant velocity joint boot, wire insulation damaged (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,001 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left, just met min mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Not able to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted across

TPMS light is on

Fail 1 Dec 2021 113,000 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left, just met min mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Not able to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted across

TPMS light is on

Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,075 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 100,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,800 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 88,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,281 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine tray and udertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,590 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 55,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2015 47,537 miles

Hand brake light displayed on dash board

Fail 10 Oct 2015 47,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Hand brake light displayed on dash board

Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,852 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,529 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 31,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EA60 EYH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EA60 EYH, 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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EA60 EYH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 January 2011.

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