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YK61 LSD

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,006 mi
Last recorded90,006 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 82,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,277 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,730 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 60,718 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 38,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,951 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 28,951 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 23,970 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 19,004 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LSD 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 LSD, 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 LSD registered?

YK61 LSD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is YK61 LSD safe to buy?

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