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YP61 HLW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,959 mi
Last recorded144,959 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 HLW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 144,959 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outer pads close to 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 144,959 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outer pads close to 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 130,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 BADLY WORN ON EDGE DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 BADLY WORN ON EDGE DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 13 Aug 2021 130,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 BADLY WORN ON EDGE DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 BADLY WORN ON EDGE DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 114,742 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,826 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 111,826 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,098 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 104,097 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 18 Jan 2018 95,180 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,403 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,482 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YP61 HLW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YP61 HLW, 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 YP61 HLW registered?

YP61 HLW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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