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YR51 NAT

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,644 mi
Last recorded87,644 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 NAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 87,644 miles

Condensation in the nearside headlight.

Offside rear outer brake light is not working.

Offside rear tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

Rear diff oil leak.

Fail 7 Mar 2026 87,644 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror housing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Condensation in the nearside headlight.

Offside rear outer brake light is not working.

Offside rear tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,383 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,054 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,011 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 46,087 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,902 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,818 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2014 16,518 miles

front number plate insecure damage

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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YR51 NAT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YR51 NAT, 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

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What year was YR51 NAT registered?

YR51 NAT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is YR51 NAT safe to buy?

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