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YH11 UXV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,248 mi
Last recorded140,248 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 140,248 miles

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

TPMS light on.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 127,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

TPMS light on.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 10 Sep 2024 127,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

TPMS light on.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 116,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on extreme inner edge,small cuts present.

Offside Front Nail in tyre also slight perishing present,and small cuts. ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,127 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 107,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,931 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,062 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 90,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,707 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,481 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,855 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 35,074 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,845 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 UXV 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 UXV, 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 UXV registered?

YH11 UXV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2011.

Is YH11 UXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 UXV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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