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SB60 OYG

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,912 mi
Last recorded120,912 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB60 OYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,912 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 120,912 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear of dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 108,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,578 miles

Front exhaust insecure at flexi-pipe

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2021 81,288 miles

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Mar 2021 81,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 72,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,199 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 56,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,508 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,193 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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SB60 OYG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SB60 OYG, 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 SB60 OYG registered?

SB60 OYG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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