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GJ11 VCD

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,843 mi
Last recorded136,843 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 VCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 136,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 115,024 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear handbrake lever high

Fail 25 Aug 2023 115,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear handbrake lever high

Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 70,829 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,149 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,178 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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GJ11 VCD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GJ11 VCD, 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 GJ11 VCD registered?

GJ11 VCD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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