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RO61 JYF

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,746 mi
Last recorded132,746 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 JYF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 132,746 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 129,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 129,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 122,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side suspension arms furthest forward, bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing the outer edge and also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue around the engine and gearbox

Fail 23 Nov 2023 122,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side suspension arms furthest forward, bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing the outer edge and also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue around the engine and gearbox

Pass 17 Nov 2022 109,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both front shock absorber shrouds are deteriorating

condensation to nearside headlight

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 13 Nov 2021 97,194 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front suspension arms furthest forwards the bushes are splitting with some movement in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Can hear a knock when checking for play in the o/s/f wheel suspect it is the rack joint or internal in the rack ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 86,878 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 75,260 miles

oil leak engine areas

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,371 miles

both rear shocks starting to leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,290 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Under trays & guards fitted, preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2014 33,214 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 33,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RO61 JYF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 RO61 JYF, 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 RO61 JYF registered?

RO61 JYF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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