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YK61 PLZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,333 mi
Last recorded152,333 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 152,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 134,469 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 134,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 120,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 108,831 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,800 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,521 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 1300 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,474 miles

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

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise wear marks on o/s and n/s/r abs rings

Fail 8 Oct 2019 71,474 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise wear marks on o/s and n/s/r abs rings

Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,755 miles

Undertrays/engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,988 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 PLZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

YK61 PLZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is YK61 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 PLZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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