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YC61 LPF

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,102 mi
Last recorded150,102 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LPF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 150,102 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 132,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 122,256 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,284 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,464 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,181 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 103,181 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,127 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,126 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slower (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated catch siezed (3.1 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,776 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 56,605 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 36,091 miles

Under trays fitted

tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 4 Dec 2014 20,834 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 LPF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPF, 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 LPF registered?

YC61 LPF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is YC61 LPF safe to buy?

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