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FG61 SCV

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,923 mi
Last recorded89,923 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 SCV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 89,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 89,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 87,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 87,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,065 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,085 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 Nails in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 84,083 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 Nails in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from oil feed pipe onto turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,479 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 80,479 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 73,907 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 73,907 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 6 Dec 2018 69,886 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 69,886 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,407 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,604 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 25,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,337 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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FG61 SCV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FG61 SCV, 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 FG61 SCV registered?

FG61 SCV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is FG61 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 SCV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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