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YC61 RYN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,345 mi
Last recorded116,345 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 116,345 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 116,345 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 116,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing Missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 111,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,297 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,888 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 94,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to cords, 3mm, nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre so perished that cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

trays fitted in engine bay & underside obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2017 83,877 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

trays fitted in engine bay & underside obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,675 miles

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

trays fitted in engine bay & underside obscuring some components

Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,675 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

trays fitted in engine bay & underside obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,219 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 57,219 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 RYN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN registered?

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

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