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RO61 YMR

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,673 mi
Last recorded49,673 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 YMR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 49,673 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 41,035 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 37,774 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 37,772 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 29,617 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn down to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

central locking faulty

Fail 29 Nov 2022 29,616 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splits in multiple areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn down to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitor light on dash, pressures need checking adjustment or diagnosis

central locking faulty

Pass 26 Nov 2021 24,713 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 23,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 21,420 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 21,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 17,850 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 15,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 12,172 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 6,996 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 2,955 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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RO61 YMR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YMR, 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 RO61 YMR registered?

RO61 YMR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is RO61 YMR safe to buy?

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