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YK11 YVA

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,516 mi
Last recorded147,516 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 147,516 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 147,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 143,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 133,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,102 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2021 127,067 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 115,507 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,950 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S & O/S front tyres wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,228 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YVA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

YK11 YVA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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The MOT history for YK11 YVA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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