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SO61 EAC

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,997 mi
Last recorded70,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 EAC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 70,997 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSR/OSR Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 64,055 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 64,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pads Wearing light on .

Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,411 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 54,368 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,904 miles

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

Unable to inspect brake pipes fully due to under-tray

Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 38,798 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 33,972 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,917 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some steering and suspension parts.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 16,134 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,040 miles

Front tyres x2 wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2015 13,877 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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SO61 EAC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SO61 EAC, 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 SO61 EAC registered?

SO61 EAC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is SO61 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 EAC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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