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LB60 VLW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,479 mi
Last recorded82,479 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB60 VLW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 82,479 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 75,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 75,304 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 68,147 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to split

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs wearing, slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,841 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 44,542 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,674 miles

vehicle passed emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,469 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,615 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,391 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2013 31,109 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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LB60 VLW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB60 VLW, 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 LB60 VLW registered?

LB60 VLW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 February 2011.

Is LB60 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB60 VLW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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