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YK61 RVW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,293 mi
Last recorded168,293 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 168,293 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 168,170 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 157,324 miles

wear front brake pads

Pass 19 Nov 2019 137,794 miles

wear nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 106,915 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,927 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2016 85,871 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 67,222 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 67,222 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2015 55,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,118 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 RVW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

YK61 RVW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is YK61 RVW safe to buy?

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