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YK11 PWZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,969 mi
Last recorded174,969 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 PWZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 174,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 174,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing One missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 173,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 173,021 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing One wheel bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 168,660 miles

exhaust inscure

Pass 7 Dec 2022 160,415 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 153,794 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP AT CATALYTIC CONVERTOR CORRODED

Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,728 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 147,723 miles

Exhaust system insecure AT FLEXI-PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 142,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 135,197 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 135,197 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 128,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 124,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight bulge on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 119,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 114,228 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 101,475 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,475 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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YK11 PWZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK11 PWZ, 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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YK11 PWZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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