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YK61 PHJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,158 mi
Last recorded130,158 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 130,158 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 123,217 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 123,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,340 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 116,340 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension arm front bolt slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,652 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 110,642 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 104,143 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 104,058 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and worn on inner edge

brake pad wear sensor wire damage

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,752 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,869 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,602 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to inner sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2017 76,595 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front slight damage to inner sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,524 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,625 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PHJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

YK61 PHJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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