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YC61 NHM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,932 mi
Last recorded96,932 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 NHM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 96,932 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 93,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,786 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,483 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 55,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17 RSC (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 49,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 41,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 33,218 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 22,226 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 14,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 9,992 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 NHM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NHM, 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 NHM?

You can check the full history of YC61 NHM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC61 NHM registered?

YC61 NHM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YC61 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 NHM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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