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YC11 ZXU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,835 mi
Last recorded72,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 ZXU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 72,835 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,410 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 56,541 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,337 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 52,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 52,795 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 47,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 42,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,898 miles

Nearside Front Tread cracking

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

Offside Front Tread cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2016 37,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,171 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZXU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

YC11 ZXU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 ZXU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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