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YH61 DKX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,316 mi
Last recorded121,316 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 DKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,316 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Sep 2018 121,316 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter missing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs heavily worn

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 5 Aug 2017 81,889 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,152 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 31,333 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 31,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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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YH61 DKX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKX, 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 DKX registered?

YH61 DKX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 DKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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