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YC61 KZF

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,271 mi
Last recorded95,271 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 KZF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 99,541 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,289 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,293 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 66,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,702 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 59,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,922 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 45,314 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 36,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,099 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 18,404 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside wing mirror case is missing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 14,756 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 KZF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YC61 KZF, 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

How do I check the history of YC61 KZF?

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What year was YC61 KZF registered?

YC61 KZF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is YC61 KZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 KZF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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