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YH61 XNS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,110 mi
Last recorded70,110 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 XNS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 70,110 miles

Undertrays fitted covering engine components

Pass 4 Feb 2025 56,698 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 56,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated brake pad warning wiring (4.11 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 43,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r brake pad wear sensor detached from pad

Fail 11 Jan 2024 43,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r brake pad wear sensor detached from pad

Pass 24 Aug 2022 38,622 miles

Front bumper cross member damaged

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2021 30,296 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 30,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/4018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/3518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,585 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 13,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 13,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 12,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 11,957 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 10,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight surface cracks

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre slight surface cracks

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slight surface cracks

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 XNS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

YH61 XNS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is YH61 XNS safe to buy?

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