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Y1 YOB

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,703 mi
Last recorded3,703 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 YOB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 3,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 3,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 3,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 2,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 2,651 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 2,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 2,525 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 1,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y1 YOB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y1 YOB, 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 Y1 YOB registered?

Y1 YOB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is Y1 YOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y1 YOB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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