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YK61 LVL

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,180 mi
Last recorded70,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 70,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 63,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 63,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 59,177 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 55,700 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 55,700 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,529 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,346 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 47,107 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 47,107 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,691 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 16 Jan 2019 35,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large bulge in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Pass 16 Dec 2017 22,735 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,522 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside front Tyre wearing smooth on inner tread.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,577 miles

top & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,586 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 LVL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVL, 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

How do I check the history of YK61 LVL?

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What year was YK61 LVL registered?

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

Is YK61 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 LVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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