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YK61 OOV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,059 mi
Last recorded108,059 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 108,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 93,953 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 93,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 91,340 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,089 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,597 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 76,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 54,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both cutting on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,429 miles

Rear both tyres cutting on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,637 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,513 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,544 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 OOV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

YK61 OOV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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