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YK61 KZL

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,948 mi
Last recorded111,948 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 111,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 105,332 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 102,906 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 99,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,799 miles

Zero read on emissions due to rev limitation.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,634 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,923 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,115 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 31,678 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 23,202 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 KZL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

YK61 KZL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YK61 KZL 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.

Does YK61 KZL have outstanding finance?

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