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YY61 OAE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Purple Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,644 mi
Last recorded120,644 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 OAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 120,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 118,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,252 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 115,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 113,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 107,506 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 107,516 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,262 miles

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

zone b windscreen has damage less then 40mm

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,076 miles

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

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,076 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not out of water (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the brake warning light on the dash board is illuminated!!

Fail 6 Feb 2015 58,554 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the brake warning light on the dash board is illuminated!!

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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YY61 OAE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Purple with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YY61 OAE, 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 YY61 OAE registered?

YY61 OAE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is YY61 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 OAE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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