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YC61 LZP

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,203 mi
Last recorded116,203 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LZP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 116,203 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,756 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 93,757 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 93,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,630 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,839 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,352 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 64,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 52,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Flashes faster than it should. Suspect LED fault (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 43,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,064 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 37,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 31,227 miles

front and rear brake pads low

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 LZP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC61 LZP, 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 YC61 LZP registered?

YC61 LZP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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