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SG61 RWU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,866 mi
Last recorded87,866 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 RWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 87,866 miles

Front both tyre has worn on the outer edge

Rear n/s and o/s underbody has corrosion

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2025 87,866 miles

Front both tyre has worn on the outer edge

Rear n/s and o/s underbody has corrosion

Rear suspension components are corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 85,578 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,736 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 78,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tpms on

Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak at sump

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,501 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 68,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 Runflat. Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 62,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 .Runflat. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17. Runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 Runflat. Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,651 miles

both rear tyre low tread

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,891 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

front and rear pads low

Fail 18 Jun 2015 36,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,871 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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SG61 RWU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG61 RWU, 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 SG61 RWU registered?

SG61 RWU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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