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YH11 NCV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,837 mi
Last recorded96,837 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 NCV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,837 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,099 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 88,060 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer position lamp not working advise repair (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,304 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,838 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 74,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,895 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 63,499 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 57,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 40,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,188 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 15 Jun 2016 34,188 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,821 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)

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 10 Jun 2014 13,821 miles

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

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)

both front tyres starting to perish

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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YH11 NCV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH11 NCV, 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 YH11 NCV registered?

YH11 NCV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is YH11 NCV safe to buy?

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