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YK61 SJX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,142 mi
Last recorded141,142 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 141,142 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 140,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to front pipe not connected correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front light output reduced still a patten

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 131,941 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp damaged front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,506 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,145 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 97,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm. Minimum 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm Minimum 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,416 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,419 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 67,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has a nail in it and it is also worn on the outer edges

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

Tyre run flat light is illumnated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,169 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 60,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

225/45r17 91w runflat

Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,443 miles

Near side & off side rear tyres wearing close to limit

Off side front tyre wearing inner edge

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 SJX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

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

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