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YC61 OUK

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,932 mi
Last recorded69,932 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OUK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 69,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,272 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on edges, rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,400 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear ABS rings swollen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT-MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 63,400 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Rear ABS rings swollen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT-MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 55,800 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,018 miles

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

partial wheel bearing check to nearside front due to brake binding

Pass 24 Jul 2020 48,187 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,348 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 27,103 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 24,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,402 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 19,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 17,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges and have light cracks through treads

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 OUK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OUK, 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.

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What year was YC61 OUK registered?

YC61 OUK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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