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YP60 ZFK

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,241 mi
Last recorded162,241 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP60 ZFK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 162,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 153,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 148,011 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 148,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 143,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 143,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 137,773 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 125,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of testable components.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 122,221 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 122,163 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to illuminated brake warning lamp (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Alarm live (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,016 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 121,016 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 119,869 miles

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

Rear Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 106,361 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,065 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has puncture

near side front wheel has damage to edge of rim

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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YP60 ZFK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YP60 ZFK, 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 YP60 ZFK registered?

YP60 ZFK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 January 2011.

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