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YY61 UFO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,716 mi
Last recorded39,716 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 UFO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2023 39,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 39,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,686 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 39,494 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 39,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 UFO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY61 UFO, 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 UFO registered?

YY61 UFO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is YY61 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 UFO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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