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G4 GSY

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,346 mi
Last recorded79,346 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GSY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,346 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 78,578 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,996 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 77,996 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,353 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,259 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,409 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,569 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,170 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,973 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,967 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 53,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 47,310 miles

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

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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G4 GSY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G4 GSY, 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 G4 GSY registered?

G4 GSY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is G4 GSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 GSY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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