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EY61 HYV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,765 mi
Last recorded15,765 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 HYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 15,765 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 15,239 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 14,656 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 13,957 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 13,421 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 12,497 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 11,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 10,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 8,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 6,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 5,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 3,830 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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EY61 HYV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 EY61 HYV, 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 EY61 HYV?

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What year was EY61 HYV registered?

EY61 HYV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is EY61 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY61 HYV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY61 HYV have outstanding finance?

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