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YF61 KFZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,723 mi
Last recorded150,723 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 KFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 150,723 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 141,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 133,446 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 120,474 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 120,474 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 119,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,522 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,222 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 22,222 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YF61 KFZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YF61 KFZ, 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 YF61 KFZ registered?

YF61 KFZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is YF61 KFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 KFZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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