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SK61 DFF

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,842 mi
Last recorded73,842 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 DFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 73,842 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 69,965 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,907 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,284 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 51,415 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,381 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,310 miles

Nearside Rear service brake is slightly binding ....the braking system clearly requires some attention

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 30,038 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 23,873 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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SK61 DFF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SK61 DFF, 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 SK61 DFF registered?

SK61 DFF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is SK61 DFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK61 DFF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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