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DU61 CZJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,494 mi
Last recorded111,494 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 CZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 111,494 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2025 111,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside head lamp condensation

Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,213 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 68,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 54,247 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 54,126 miles

Front Position lamp not working osf and nsf side lights not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Nail in tyre advise ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs also corroded,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,499 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Lower suspension arm has slight play in bush,advise

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,417 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,401 miles

engine cover fitted

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 28,352 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake hose clip (3.5.1l)

engine cover fitted

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,418 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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DU61 CZJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU61 CZJ, 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 DU61 CZJ registered?

DU61 CZJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is DU61 CZJ safe to buy?

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