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KY61 FVP

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,439 mi
Last recorded57,439 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 FVP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 57,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 50,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Daytime running light inop

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 42,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,778 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 34,778 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 26,511 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 26,511 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 25,396 miles

Nearside Front Tread perished

Nearside Rear Tread perished

Offside Front Tread perished

Offside Rear Tread perished

Pass 12 Nov 2019 24,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 23,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 21,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 19,035 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 14,656 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 14,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 10,667 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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KY61 FVP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 KY61 FVP, 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 KY61 FVP registered?

KY61 FVP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is KY61 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY61 FVP 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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