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YP61 YSU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,142 mi
Last recorded59,142 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 YSU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 58,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 57,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 54,731 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,164 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Nov 2017 46,164 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,624 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,422 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,888 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 YSU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YSU, 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

How do I check the history of YP61 YSU?

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What year was YP61 YSU registered?

YP61 YSU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2011.

Is YP61 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 YSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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