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Y70 EMB

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,639 mi
Last recorded77,639 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 EMB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 77,639 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 77,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 73,649 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low edges

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2024 69,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 63,741 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 63,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (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))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 57,725 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 57,725 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,103 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,784 miles

Both front tyres cracked and deteriated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,183 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 20,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y70 EMB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 Y70 EMB, 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 Y70 EMB registered?

Y70 EMB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is Y70 EMB safe to buy?

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