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YG11 OBY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,321 mi
Last recorded144,321 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 OBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 144,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 139,672 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 139,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central to inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 133,456 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 133,427 miles

Exhaust system insecure DPF damaged / leaking gas. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect + fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board DPF damaged (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 133,425 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Dpf broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Dpf broken (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 127,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 119,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,100 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front fog light inop

Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,877 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 78,877 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one missing from all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,557 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,924 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 20 Jun 2014 28,347 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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YG11 OBY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

YG11 OBY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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