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KY61 FVS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,460 mi
Last recorded14,460 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 FVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 14,460 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 13,792 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 12,948 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 12,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 12,290 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 12,159 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 11,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 10,696 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 9,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 9,869 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 9,642 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 8,933 miles

Offside Rear Bolt in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2014 7,492 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 FVS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KY61 FVS, 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 KY61 FVS?

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What year was KY61 FVS registered?

KY61 FVS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is KY61 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY61 FVS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY61 FVS have outstanding finance?

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