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YC61 LGX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,370 mi
Last recorded45,370 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LGX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 45,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,883 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 37,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 32,802 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 32,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2022 29,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 29,162 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 24,791 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 24,503 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

n/s/f brake discs inner face slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2019 23,567 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 22,441 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 21,136 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 19,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 17,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 14,741 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 LGX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

YC61 LGX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is YC61 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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