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RE61 ZYN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,920 mi
Last recorded75,920 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 ZYN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked and damaged. moisture within lens

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 71,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking air ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,487 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 67,487 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 63,241 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 63,241 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 58,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,234 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 52,234 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,607 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 32,897 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 26,733 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 21,907 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 21,895 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,229 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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RE61 ZYN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE61 ZYN, 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 RE61 ZYN registered?

RE61 ZYN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is RE61 ZYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 ZYN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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