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SH61 OBK

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,552 mi
Last recorded77,552 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 OBK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 77,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 67,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 May 2025 67,288 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 66,337 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 66,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 61,229 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Boot lid (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 61,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 56,749 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,170 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 49,170 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 41,104 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 41,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,348 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 35,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,121 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 15,596 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 OBK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SH61 OBK, 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 OBK registered?

SH61 OBK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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