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SO61 EES

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,725 mi
Last recorded50,725 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 EES
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 50,725 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 50,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 50,514 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 49,744 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,984 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 48,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,891 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,834 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 41,786 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,522 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 EES is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EES, 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 SO61 EES registered?

SO61 EES is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is SO61 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 EES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO61 EES have outstanding finance?

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