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YC61 PWV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,219 mi
Last recorded81,219 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 PWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 81,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 81,219 miles

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 75,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,362 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,984 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,982 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,187 miles

Front Both front shock absorber gaiters split

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 40,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 31,465 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 26,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 21,218 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,220 miles

nsf/osf tyres low tread on outer edges

Fail 19 Dec 2014 16,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf/osf tyres low tread on outer edges

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 PWV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

YC61 PWV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is YC61 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 PWV 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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