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S40 YON

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,100 mi
Last recorded88,100 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 YON
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 88,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,418 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 80,993 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,586 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and perished

Rear brake discs heavily worn

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,110 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,300 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 63,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,402 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 57,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,271 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,912 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 33,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,929 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,726 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 24,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear tyres worn on inside edge

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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S40 YON is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S40 YON, 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 S40 YON registered?

S40 YON is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is S40 YON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 YON shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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