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YG61 XRJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,671 mi
Last recorded106,671 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 106,671 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,750 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 95,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 93,300 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,619 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 87,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing snapped in hub (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perishing 245/35*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perishing 245/35*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,477 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 62,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 41,927 miles

nail in osf tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,142 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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YG61 XRJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG61 XRJ, 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 YG61 XRJ registered?

YG61 XRJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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