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YH11 ONP

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,304 mi
Last recorded125,304 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 ONP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,304 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 125,304 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat nav / phone holder adhered to the windscreen, risk of damage to this item and/or the windscreen upon removal (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 114,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv Rear Brake Pads getting worn.......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Adv Both Rear Indicator Lamps Faded......... (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly Adv Both Rear Tyres Getting Worn To limits and poor condition To Inner Tracks......... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,557 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 105,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,450 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 87,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,777 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,653 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 59,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,026 miles

Front wipers slight smearing

Nearside Front tyre waeing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge close to cords

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2018 57,026 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front wipers slight smearing

Nearside Front tyre waeing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge close to cords

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2017 47,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2016 40,115 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

emissions to low to read

Fail 27 Mar 2016 40,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

emissions to low to read

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,001 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 33,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 24,016 miles

emissions too low to register

n/s/f tyre scrubbed bald on shoulders

plastic undertrays and sill trims fitted to length of vehicle

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 ONP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

YH11 ONP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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