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YK11 XKY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,853 mi
Last recorded41,853 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 XKY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,853 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 34,819 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,209 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 30,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,086 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 16,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,353 miles

front and rear tyres cracking in tread

rear tyres starting to wear low

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 XKY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YK11 XKY, 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 YK11 XKY registered?

YK11 XKY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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The MOT history for YK11 XKY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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