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Y18 CML

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,480 mi
Last recorded38,480 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 CML
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 38,480 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 36,483 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 34,325 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 34,136 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 33,612 miles

front and rear discs are corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 33,203 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 32,380 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 32,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 30,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,397 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 19,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 18,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

l/h/front tyre inner edge now wearing.

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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Y18 CML is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y18 CML, 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 Y18 CML registered?

Y18 CML is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is Y18 CML safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 CML shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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