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YK11 OAX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,006 mi
Last recorded104,006 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 OAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 104,006 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 103,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 93,445 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 85,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 75,212 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,315 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 69,313 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can not open (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,095 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 49,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,318 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,816 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

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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YK11 OAX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 YK11 OAX, 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 YK11 OAX registered?

YK11 OAX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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