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YH11 NRY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,505 mi
Last recorded184,505 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 NRY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 184,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Bald inner edge close to exposing cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 163,576 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear shockabsorber bumpstop broken

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Mar 2022 150,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Red inspection light illuminated

TPMS light on

Fail 1 Mar 2022 150,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Red inspection light illuminated

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Mar 2021 138,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 136,787 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 15 Feb 2020 136,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,903 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 125,903 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 areas (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,247 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,879 miles

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

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 NRY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH11 NRY, 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 NRY registered?

YH11 NRY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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