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YT61 ZYB

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,532 mi
Last recorded96,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 ZYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 96,532 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2025 95,722 miles

Engine covers, undertray and sill covers present

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 95,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, undertray and sill covers present

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,764 miles

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

engine covers, undertray and sill covers present

Pass 27 Mar 2021 86,126 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 86,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2017 74,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,894 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,359 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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YT61 ZYB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT61 ZYB, 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 YT61 ZYB registered?

YT61 ZYB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is YT61 ZYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 ZYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT61 ZYB have outstanding finance?

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