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SA61 BZB

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,631 mi
Last recorded103,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 BZB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 103,631 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 103,599 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 92,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Mar 2023 92,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to o/s headlamp brackets

Fail 12 Apr 2022 88,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to o/s headlamp brackets

Pass 31 Mar 2021 80,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 80,296 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 74,003 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 63,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 53,161 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 43,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,360 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 35,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 28,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SA61 BZB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA61 BZB, 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 SA61 BZB registered?

SA61 BZB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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