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KS61 YCD

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,881 mi
Last recorded102,881 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS61 YCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 102,881 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,643 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 100,643 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2023 100,382 miles

Offside Front tyre at 2.mm

Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 86,161 miles

none standard exhaust fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 81,404 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,183 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 79,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bolt /bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,042 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 52,042 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,081 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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KS61 YCD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS61 YCD, 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 KS61 YCD registered?

KS61 YCD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is KS61 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS61 YCD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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