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YK61 KUS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,019 mi
Last recorded72,019 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 KUS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 72,019 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 72,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 67,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 62,817 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 57,462 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 51,031 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,582 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 24,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,170 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,116 miles

All Four Tyres Showing Signs of Perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,211 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 KUS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

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

Is YK61 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 KUS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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