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YK61 KJJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,530 mi
Last recorded110,530 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 KJJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 110,530 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 110,525 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,516 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 93,516 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 85,084 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 73,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,737 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,268 miles

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

parking brake application uneven

Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,578 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn smooth outside of primary tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn smooth outside of primary tread (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake application uneven

Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,692 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,053 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,362 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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YK61 KJJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YK61 KJJ, 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 YK61 KJJ registered?

YK61 KJJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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