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LC61 UYE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,474 mi
Last recorded152,474 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 UYE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 152,474 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 152,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge is worn through to the cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is just above wear marker @3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 142,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil showing signs of slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 142,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil showing signs of slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 135,548 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r diff seal slight leak

Fail 10 Jun 2024 135,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective full of water effecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears worn requires further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn showing signs of heat spots (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r diff seal slight leak

Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 86,861 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 760,078 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2018 62,462 miles

Offside Front manufacturers plate is damaged ( B-POST)

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT

Fail 24 May 2018 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front manufacturers plate is damaged ( B-POST)

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT

Pass 29 Apr 2017 47,430 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2016 28,337 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LC61 UYE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LC61 UYE, 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 LC61 UYE registered?

LC61 UYE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is LC61 UYE safe to buy?

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