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PE61 LCY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,209 mi
Last recorded76,209 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 LCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 76,209 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,068 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge of tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc has lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 53,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre very close to the limit also cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 33,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,152 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 10,845 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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PE61 LCY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PE61 LCY, 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 PE61 LCY registered?

PE61 LCY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is PE61 LCY safe to buy?

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