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AL60 GRY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,605 mi
Last recorded108,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL60 GRY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 108,605 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,675 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 104,038 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 101,113 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 101,058 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. plate welded on (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition all silencers have been removed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bolts lose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test wrapped around rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

tmps light on

Pass 6 Jan 2022 97,699 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,661 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 72,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,097 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,213 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,076 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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AL60 GRY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AL60 GRY, 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 AL60 GRY registered?

AL60 GRY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2011.

Is AL60 GRY safe to buy?

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