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YG11 DYO

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,487 mi
Last recorded139,487 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 DYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 139,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 131,450 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 131,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 121,812 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,587 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 97,437 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Fail 21 Jan 2019 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2018 68,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,278 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall small nick in outer wall

Fail 30 Jan 2017 57,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall small nick in outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,625 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 47,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,444 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side mirrir glass missing

off side front tyre worn on edge

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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YG11 DYO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG11 DYO, 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 YG11 DYO registered?

YG11 DYO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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