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YC61 OFT

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,351 mi
Last recorded109,351 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 109,351 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

propshaft rubber perished

slight play in o/s/f rack

Pass 2 May 2024 109,020 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2024 109,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,899 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 108,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,990 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 106,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Calliper Retaining Clip Missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,421 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,716 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 85,669 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,576 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,349 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,521 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,705 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 OFT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

YC61 OFT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is YC61 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 OFT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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