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YH61 XHF

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,199 mi
Last recorded110,199 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 XHF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 110,199 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,342 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,652 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 98,652 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside & nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 91,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,198 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 86,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,277 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 36,535 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 XHF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHF, 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

How do I check the history of YH61 XHF?

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What year was YH61 XHF registered?

YH61 XHF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is YH61 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 XHF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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