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YK11 YXW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

171,631 mi
Last recorded171,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 YXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 171,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 160,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 151,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on outer edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded / worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 141,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm but above 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 131,663 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses blurring. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,642 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,225 miles

Front advanced wear of wiper blades evident

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,873 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 77,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,108 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 17,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 9,818 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 YXW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

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

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