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A4 GMD

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,749 mi
Last recorded74,749 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GMD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 74,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,917 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 61,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,863 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,231 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,195 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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A4 GMD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 A4 GMD, 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.

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What year was A4 GMD registered?

A4 GMD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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