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FP61 GYA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,750 mi
Last recorded93,750 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 GYA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,750 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,462 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 68,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,186 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,967 miles

top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,230 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 32,238 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,271 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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FP61 GYA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FP61 GYA, 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 FP61 GYA registered?

FP61 GYA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is FP61 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 GYA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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