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YH11 NPE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,545 mi
Last recorded123,545 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 123,545 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexy deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2025 117,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexy deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 109,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,803 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs front/rear/nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2/3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vehicle undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,406 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge 205/50x17

Pass 25 Feb 2020 79,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,833 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,040 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 49,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim inner sidewall (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 32,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NPE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH11 NPE, 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 YH11 NPE registered?

YH11 NPE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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