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YP11 SZJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,165 mi
Last recorded91,165 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 SZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 91,165 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 89,790 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 86,608 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 86,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 71,870 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 64,582 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 49,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 38,427 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 26,171 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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YP11 SZJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc 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 YP11 SZJ, 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 YP11 SZJ registered?

YP11 SZJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is YP11 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP11 SZJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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