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YC61 NOU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 73,894 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 73,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 66,007 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 61,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,304 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front reaction bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,601 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,005 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 48,813 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 42,624 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 34,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 25,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,502 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 NOU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

YC61 NOU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is YC61 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 NOU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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