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SH61 NSZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

208,014 mi
Last recorded208,014 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 NSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 208,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake dust shield insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2025 208,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake dust shield insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 204,057 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 199,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 190,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 12 Dec 2020 182,103 miles

Front exhaust flexi-joint loose

Front undertray broken and loose

Pass 7 Dec 2019 166,994 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 166,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 152,851 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 128,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,378 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bowth front tyres worn on out edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 75,134 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,134 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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SH61 NSZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH61 NSZ, 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 SH61 NSZ registered?

SH61 NSZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is SH61 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 NSZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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