CarVerify

Free Car Check

YA11 CZW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,685 mi
Last recorded160,685 miles
Recorded on1 May 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

RegistrationYA11 CZW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
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

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 160,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 152,732 miles

Exhaust Flexi Cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 152,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 215/40/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Flexi Cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 142,631 miles

Exhaust Clamp Cracked

Exhaust Flexi Cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2023 142,285 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated prop shaft donut worn /and cracked and in very poor condition (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,790 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside Wall Cracking + Outside Wall Damaged + Inside and Outside Edge Of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer Jet Inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Wall Damage + Inside And Outside Edge Of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 131,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside Wall Cracking + Outside Wall Damaged + Inside and Outside Edge Of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer Jet Inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Wall Damage + Inside And Outside Edge Of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,506 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,542 miles

Rear both sides rear bump stops advanced deteriotion evident

Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,126 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 96,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,515 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 62,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,746 miles

nsf inner siewall severe damge evident

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

YA11 CZW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA11 CZW, 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 YA11 CZW?

You can check the full history of YA11 CZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YA11 CZW registered?

YA11 CZW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 August 2011.

Is YA11 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA11 CZW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA11 CZW 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 YA11 CZW. 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.