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YK61 PZB

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,482 mi
Last recorded100,482 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 100,482 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 99,668 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 98,121 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 96,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn due to binding calliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,561 miles

Front Exhaust flexy poor condition

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,292 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 90,292 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,329 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,761 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 72,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,293 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (3.5.1i)

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 23 Sep 2016 56,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers on engine and on underside

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,834 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,899 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 PZB 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 81.3%.

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 PZB, 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 PZB registered?

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

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