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YC61 PFG

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,324 mi
Last recorded88,324 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 PFG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 88,324 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 87,377 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and osr slight damage to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 86,380 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 86,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 85,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 84,709 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 84,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 72,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,832 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,351 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 56,351 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 51,784 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 38,238 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions too clean to test, no print out provided

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PFG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG registered?

YC61 PFG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is YC61 PFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 PFG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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