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YC11 OXS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,029 mi
Last recorded148,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 OXS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 148,029 miles

Offside Front OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2025 89,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 85,835 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 85,760 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda not registering (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,242 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,667 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 81,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,202 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 57,202 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 21,953 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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YC11 OXS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC11 OXS, 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 YC11 OXS registered?

YC11 OXS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is YC11 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 OXS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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