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YC61 ETL

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,795 mi
Last recorded69,795 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 ETL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,795 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,862 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 54,269 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 53,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 47,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 47,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 42,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,777 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 40,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,234 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,893 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,789 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,809 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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YC61 ETL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YC61 ETL, 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 YC61 ETL registered?

YC61 ETL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YC61 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 ETL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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