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Y300 STS

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,927 mi
Last recorded122,927 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY300 STS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 122,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 118,668 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 118,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jun 2024 113,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 108,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,783 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak dipstick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Inflated before brake test (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Inflated before brake test (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Handbrake imbalance

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,842 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 86,842 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,850 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,076 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 47,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 30,621 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 30,621 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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Y300 STS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y300 STS, 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 Y300 STS registered?

Y300 STS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is Y300 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y300 STS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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