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YC61 RFK

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 RFK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 111,201 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 111,198 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,258 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,815 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted preventing full insopection

Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,264 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of under side

Pass 11 Oct 2019 93,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 83,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,514 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,733 miles

front tyres slightly perished in tread

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 RFK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

YC61 RFK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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