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DF61 YTS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,417 mi
Last recorded78,417 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 YTS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 78,417 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 68,498 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 68,497 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2023 58,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 45,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 32,066 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 25,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,472 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,674 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 16,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 14,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 11,789 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 10,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF61 YTS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF61 YTS, 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 DF61 YTS registered?

DF61 YTS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is DF61 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 YTS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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