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YC61 SJY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,865 mi
Last recorded98,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 SJY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,799 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 1 Dec 2020 81,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 60,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 55,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,429 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 48,429 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,784 miles

EM LIGHT ON.

FRONT BRAKES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,127 miles

Engine misfiring

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,962 miles

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 SJY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

YC61 SJY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 SJY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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