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YH11 YLV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,284 mi
Last recorded113,284 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 113,284 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 113,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,625 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 108,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp lens seriously defective both front flickering (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 95,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,796 miles

crack in screen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 22 May 2014 46,527 miles

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 YLV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

YH11 YLV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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