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YK61 OVV

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,885 mi
Last recorded161,885 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 OVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 161,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 152,169 miles

Covers fitted obscuring components from view.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 152,155 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring components from view.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 145,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 135,135 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 135,135 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,593 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 130,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 127,520 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 119,439 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 76,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,312 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 OVV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

YK61 OVV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YK61 OVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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