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YF60 KUE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,824 mi
Last recorded173,824 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF60 KUE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 173,824 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

tpms system showing orange light

Pass 30 Oct 2024 152,732 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 140,017 miles

Offside Rear clip missing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,664 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 128,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 5 Oct 2021 115,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 104,567 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 104,565 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,585 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 93,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,316 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))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 82,316 miles

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

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 4 Oct 2017 70,637 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 70,637 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,134 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,086 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 30,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YF60 KUE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF60 KUE, 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 YF60 KUE registered?

YF60 KUE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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