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YK61 PSU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,294 mi
Last recorded149,294 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 149,294 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 149,293 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 78,376 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 145,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 130,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Oct 2019 110,269 miles

not standard exhaust fitted

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2019 110,269 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both / rotation (5.2.3 (i))

not standard exhaust fitted

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,044 miles

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

none standard exhaust

trims and covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 69,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,401 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 64,401 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,466 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 PSU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

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

Is YK61 PSU safe to buy?

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