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YC61 TBY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,327 mi
Last recorded181,327 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 TBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 181,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 165,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 165,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn heavily on edges

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 136,561 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 136,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 104,679 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings.

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

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 9 May 2022 104,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings.

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

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

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 24 May 2021 96,329 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 92,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 78,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,067 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 30 May 2017 55,738 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,110 miles

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,194 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 TBY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

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

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