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DE61 KFY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,796 mi
Last recorded72,796 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 KFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,796 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 65,347 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 57,822 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 51,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,401 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,111 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,961 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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DE61 KFY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE61 KFY, 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 DE61 KFY registered?

DE61 KFY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DE61 KFY safe to buy?

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