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YC61 LUJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,022 mi
Last recorded54,022 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LUJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 54,022 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake effort getting low It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2025 43,940 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 30,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 30,919 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 29,851 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 26,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 25,668 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,930 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,313 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 9,518 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 7,622 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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YC61 LUJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YC61 LUJ, 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 YC61 LUJ registered?

YC61 LUJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is YC61 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LUJ 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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