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YK11 VBE

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,635 mi
Last recorded120,635 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 VBE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 120,635 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 120,635 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,228 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,116 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,491 miles

advise brake warning pad light and service light on

advise full engine bay covers fitted

advise full under vehicle covers fitted

advise slight play at off side rear wheel

Fail 29 Mar 2018 95,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise brake warning pad light and service light on

advise full engine bay covers fitted

advise full under vehicle covers fitted

advise slight play at off side rear wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,583 miles

wear on inner and outer edge of n/side front tyre

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 VBE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

YK11 VBE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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