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GF61 BKE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,063 mi
Last recorded73,063 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 BKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 73,063 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 72,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 66,592 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF OSF OSR NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 66,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 62,436 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 62,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 55,900 miles

Covers fitted to o/s &n/s outer body sill

Under tray fitted to engine compartment

Under tray fitted to floor o/s & n/s

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,901 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 48,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2019 45,609 miles

Front Fog lamps not working , with no tell tale.

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 45,609 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps not working , with no tell tale.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,585 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 37,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,480 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 25,369 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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GF61 BKE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF61 BKE, 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

How do I check the history of GF61 BKE?

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What year was GF61 BKE registered?

GF61 BKE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is GF61 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 BKE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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