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SH60 AHH

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,005 mi
Last recorded79,005 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH60 AHH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,005 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 74,147 miles

Engine oil level low.

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 74,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17/94W. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 74,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17/94W. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 53,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 49,176 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2019 42,912 miles

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

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

noise knuckle joint in steering

Pass 9 May 2018 38,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 35,363 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 31,832 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 29,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,751 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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SH60 AHH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH60 AHH, 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

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What year was SH60 AHH registered?

SH60 AHH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is SH60 AHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH60 AHH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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