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YC11 VZO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,624 mi
Last recorded97,624 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 91,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,865 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 72,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,863 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2021 55,085 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,378 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,169 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,767 miles

Emissions not detected

Front Tyres perished between tread

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

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,524 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,690 miles

front tyres perished

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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YC11 VZO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC11 VZO, 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 YC11 VZO registered?

YC11 VZO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is YC11 VZO safe to buy?

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