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AK61 GUJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,144 mi
Last recorded197,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 GUJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 197,144 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 185,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 185,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 171,406 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 161,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 157,133 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 157,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 148,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 129,571 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2018 129,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2017 112,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front discs worn [lipped]

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,936 miles

nearside front tyre is bold/worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2014 58,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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AK61 GUJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK61 GUJ, 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 AK61 GUJ registered?

AK61 GUJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is AK61 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 GUJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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