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CE61 YHH

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 YHH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 126,159 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 120,304 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 2 Sep 2022 109,438 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,705 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,961 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,583 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 79,775 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,720 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 59,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 35,270 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CE61 YHH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE61 YHH, 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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CE61 YHH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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