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FL60 BGV

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,280 mi
Last recorded81,280 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL60 BGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 78,955 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 75,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive round engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,600 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 64,579 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edge will break through to cords soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,972 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 58,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 51,372 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,370 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s rear worn close to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various minor chips/cracks to windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 32,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s rear worn close to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various minor chips/cracks to windscreen (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s o/s front (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,707 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 21,491 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 17,519 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 17,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres, inner/outer edges worn close to limits.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 13,288 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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FL60 BGV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FL60 BGV, 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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FL60 BGV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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