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S50 SPB

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,370 mi
Last recorded30,370 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 SPB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 30,370 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 29,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 29,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 28,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,324 miles

front tyres worn inner shoulder

Pass 2 Apr 2020 26,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,033 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 23,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 22,603 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,029 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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S50 SPB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S50 SPB, 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

How do I check the history of S50 SPB?

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What year was S50 SPB registered?

S50 SPB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is S50 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 SPB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S50 SPB have outstanding finance?

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