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YH61 CTZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,541 mi
Last recorded153,541 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 CTZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 153,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2026 153,540 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 142,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,700 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp misted

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

under trays and suspension covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2023 125,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 115,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 105,424 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components on the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,958 miles

engingine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 81,494 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components on the vehicle

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 74,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,991 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,722 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper blade spit on end

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,201 miles

Both front tyres on limit to pass MOT TEST NOW.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 36,201 miles

Both front tyres on limit to pass MOT TEST NOW.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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YH61 CTZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 YH61 CTZ, 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 YH61 CTZ registered?

YH61 CTZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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