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BN61 YXW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,221 mi
Last recorded93,221 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 93,221 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 72,898 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,514 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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BN61 YXW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN61 YXW, 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

How do I check the history of BN61 YXW?

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What year was BN61 YXW registered?

BN61 YXW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is BN61 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 YXW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN61 YXW have outstanding finance?

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