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YK61 NNW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,693 mi
Last recorded120,693 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 NNW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 120,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 112,701 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.8-3.8 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,888 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 77,869 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing

Offside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 4 Nov 2019 69,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop in strut poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop in strut poor condition

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 69,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop in strut poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop in strut poor condition

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,017 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 1 Nov 2018 59,017 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 49,938 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 50% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,798 miles

Front chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 21,736 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 NNW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NNW, 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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YK61 NNW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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