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YC11 UBV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,827 mi
Last recorded158,827 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 UBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 158,827 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 158,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,950 miles

Central Rear Outer Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 106,543 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 106,543 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 85,223 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,244 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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2017 71,938 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,066 miles

2 x rear tyres worn to 3mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UBV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC11 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

YC11 UBV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 UBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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