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YP61 LCF

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,051 mi
Last recorded48,051 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 LCF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 48,051 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 48,049 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake warning light on dash

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured from over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 43,699 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 43,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,161 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 36,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 34,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 31,892 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,704 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,230 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,341 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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YP61 LCF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

YP61 LCF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is YP61 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 LCF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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