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YH61 WPM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,889 mi
Last recorded208,889 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 208,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 201,306 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 201,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 181,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2023 181,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 161,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 146,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE AND CASTLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PROP SHAFT REAR DOUGHNUT RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 9 Oct 2021 146,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE AND CASTLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE SLOW TO REACT AND OVER ALL RESULT POOR 54 LOCKING COMPARED TO NEARSIDE 141 LOCKING

PROP SHAFT REAR DOUGHNUT RUBBER SPLIT

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 127,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 114,384 miles

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE SLOWER TO REACT AND OVERALL RESULT POOR COMPARED TO NEARSIDE

Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,014 miles

Nearside Front inter cooler damp

Offside Rear parking brake slower to react than nearside

Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,760 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 35,860 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,144 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 WPM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YH61 WPM, 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 YH61 WPM registered?

YH61 WPM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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