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YAY 1M

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,619 mi
Last recorded36,619 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAY 1M
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 36,619 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 36,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 35,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 33,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 17,965 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 17,925 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 15,165 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 24 Apr 2019 10,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 8,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 6,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 5,886 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 5,406 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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YAY 1M is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YAY 1M, 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 YAY 1M registered?

YAY 1M is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is YAY 1M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAY 1M shows 12 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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