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YK11 YMP

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,087 mi
Last recorded176,087 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 YMP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 176,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 168,785 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 168,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 162,786 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2024 162,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

tpms warning light on

Pass 17 Feb 2023 155,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 155,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 149,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle ferry dirty, (caked on mud) very close to refusal to test due to dificaulty inspecting testable items.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 141,280 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 141,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 134,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Image poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,879 miles

Bonnet couldn't be open for time of test

emissions not registering (CLEAN)

Fail 18 Feb 2019 126,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Bonnet couldn't be open for time of test

emissions not registering (CLEAN)

Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,548 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

damage to n/s/r light cluster. borderline mot fail

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,555 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,616 miles

Both front tyres getting low

O/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,180 miles

Rear brakes getting 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 YMP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

YK11 YMP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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