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YC61 MDE

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,182 mi
Last recorded75,182 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 MDE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 75,182 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 70,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,776 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 48,155 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2022 39,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 34,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 30,926 miles

Front Coolant leak Slight leak + coolant level low ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 30,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak Slight leak + coolant level low ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,660 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 20,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 12,864 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 10,688 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 MDE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MDE, 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 MDE?

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What year was YC61 MDE registered?

YC61 MDE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is YC61 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 MDE 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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