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Y25 LCJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,798 mi
Last recorded110,798 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 110,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 105,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 91,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 103,423 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 103,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,709 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,251 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 99,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm broken on level sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 76,191 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,693 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 65,954 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,990 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 84,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 59,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 55,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,897 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 65,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,948 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,217 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 32,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,189 miles

N/S/R tyre on legal limit,O/S/R perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,859 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 22,858 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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Y25 LCJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y25 LCJ, 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 Y25 LCJ registered?

Y25 LCJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is Y25 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y25 LCJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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