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YK61 KLU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,805 mi
Last recorded123,805 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 KLU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 123,805 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 May 2025 115,336 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 May 2024 109,901 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 May 2023 103,759 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 May 2022 96,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 86,808 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 86,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,967 miles

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view to road

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,502 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 KLU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KLU, 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 YK61 KLU registered?

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

Is YK61 KLU safe to buy?

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