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YK61 PXH

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,154 mi
Last recorded134,154 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 134,154 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 124,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,254 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 115,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,301 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central outer pin/bush dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 107,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure central suspension arm outer pin/bush bolt loose marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central outer pin/bush dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 100,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,444 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 75,945 miles

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

Nearside registration plate light dim

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,933 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,655 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 44,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 PXH 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 80%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

YK61 PXH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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