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YC11 WEJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,503 mi
Last recorded127,503 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 WEJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 127,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 116,225 miles

Central exhaust damaged - exhaust misaligned vibration against heatshield - no exhaust leak

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 116,080 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour excessively discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour excessively discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust damaged - exhaust misaligned vibration against heatshield - no exhaust leak

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 102,645 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,702 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,507 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 51,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,437 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,357 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,394 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,229 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,094 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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YC11 WEJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WEJ, 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 YC11 WEJ registered?

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

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