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FY61 YHG

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,888 mi
Last recorded104,888 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YHG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 104,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner/Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation Due to Leak (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 102,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 97,286 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2024 97,286 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,422 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 81,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,776 miles

All tyres getting low on tread

NSF drl inoperative x

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 66,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,781 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,961 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,785 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,474 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,578 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 33,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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FY61 YHG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY61 YHG, 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 FY61 YHG registered?

FY61 YHG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is FY61 YHG safe to buy?

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