2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · BK61 YXF
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 129,024 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BK61 YXF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 129,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK61 YXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 1 Series (BK61 YXF) between September 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (30 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
BK61 YXF Mileage History
- 25/09/201412,652 mi
- 20/11/201517,037 mi+4,385 mi
- 14/11/201621,016 mi+3,979 mi
- 09/01/201830,637 mi+9,621 mi
- 10/01/201830,638 mi+1 mi
- 24/12/201839,461 mi+8,823 mi
- 21/12/201951,466 mi+12,005 mi
- 23/12/201951,560 mi+94 mi
- 19/12/202063,544 mi+11,984 mi
- 23/12/202063,611 mi+67 mi
- 04/01/202276,789 mi+13,178 mi
- 06/01/202392,504 mi+15,715 mi
- 20/12/2023106,481 mi+13,977 mi
- 20/12/2023106,481 mi
- 02/01/2025119,391 mi+12,910 mi
- 03/01/2025119,400 mi+9 mi
- 09/01/2026129,022 mi+9,622 mi
- 09/01/2026129,024 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,307 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- N47 Timing Chain FailureSerious
The rear-mounted timing chain can stretch or jump if wear is ignored. On early units, the crankshaft sprocket teeth were too sharp, accelerating wear (Recall 14V054). On UK cars this is the headline risk on 118d, 120d, and 123d models.
- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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- ABS Pump / DSC Module FailureModerate
The DSC hydraulic unit and pressure sensor are common failures, often showing up as ABS, DSC, and handbrake warnings that can become an MOT issue.
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