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YK11 YTF

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,336 mi
Last recorded137,336 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 YTF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 137,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 137,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 127,193 miles

Handbrake long travel

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 127,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Handbrake long travel

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 114,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 114,586 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil DAMP,BUT STILL WORKING OK. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,241 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 93,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 76,651 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 52,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,792 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,990 miles

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 YTF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YTF, 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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YK11 YTF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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