CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK61 CZU

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,514 mi
Last recorded142,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 CZU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 142,514 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 135,618 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 135,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 121,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 107,853 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 107,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush at outer (hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot space full (not inspected)

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 102,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,855 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,192 miles

shields and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,916 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 45,916 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,176 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,568 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PK61 CZU 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 75%.

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 PK61 CZU, 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

How do I check the history of PK61 CZU?

You can check the full history of PK61 CZU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK61 CZU registered?

PK61 CZU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is PK61 CZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK61 CZU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK61 CZU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PK61 CZU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.