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YK61 LHA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,696 mi
Last recorded129,696 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 129,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 120,856 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 107,741 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 99,549 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inside & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 99,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulbs fitted both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inside & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,470 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 92,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,502 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 79,110 miles

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,751 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,264 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,131 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 LHA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

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

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