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SP60 VUG

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,535 mi
Last recorded176,535 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 VUG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 176,535 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Shaft Oil Seal On Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 176,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Shaft Oil Seal On Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 166,890 miles

Both front shock absorber bump stops and dust covers adrift.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 153,849 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Suspect Pad Wear Sensor/s Faulty (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 May 2018 144,019 miles

Engine Covers / under-trays Fitted

Fail 12 May 2018 144,019 miles

Engine Covers / under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 128,052 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,696 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,205 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,953 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 85,929 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SP60 VUG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP60 VUG, 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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SP60 VUG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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