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YK11 YZY

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,619 mi
Last recorded140,619 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 140,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 134,545 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 134,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,408 miles

Nearside Front Bumper loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,067 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine shields and under shields fitted limiting view on some components

Fail 20 Oct 2022 122,067 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine shields and under shields fitted limiting view on some components

Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,878 miles

Offside Front vin sticker damaged

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

engine shields and under shields fitted limiting view on some components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,688 miles

Offside Front vin sticker damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle fitted with under shields and engine shields limiting view on some components

Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,052 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,514 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 71,446 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,789 miles

Underside & Engine bay covered up unable full inspection on some componets

Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,249 miles

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

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

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 YZY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

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

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