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SH60 ECN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,380 mi
Last recorded134,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH60 ECN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 134,380 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 134,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 118,725 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low tread inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front Inner and outer tyre depth low

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Seaping and getting weak inoperation (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Seaping advise (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,714 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 80,683 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Broken in Hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside and Outside Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside and Outside Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Not Checked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 54,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured border line pass (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured border line pass (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 40,646 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,668 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 ECN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SH60 ECN, 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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SH60 ECN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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