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PN61 YYG

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,725 mi
Last recorded114,725 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 YYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 114,725 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 107,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 96,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

Pass 21 Feb 2023 93,739 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 93,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,419 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 88,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,874 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 81,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AROUND THE WHOLE INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,265 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 75,265 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,640 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,566 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE CABLES STRECHING

Fail 20 Feb 2018 57,566 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,364 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 46,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,766 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 25,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,377 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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PN61 YYG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PN61 YYG, 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 PN61 YYG registered?

PN61 YYG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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