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YH61 BWW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 BWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 103,023 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 102,685 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 102,685 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 102,261 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 102,147 miles

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

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces of the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 92,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,678 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres low

Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,479 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,499 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 47,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,722 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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YH61 BWW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 YH61 BWW, 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 YH61 BWW registered?

YH61 BWW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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