CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ61 ODY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,467 mi
Last recorded65,467 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 ODY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,467 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake could do with adjustment as recorded little effort

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2020 65,467 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cracked / holed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front FOG light insecure

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

Offside Rear handbrake could do with adjustment as recorded little effort

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2019 59,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,741 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,444 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ61 ODY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ61 ODY, 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 GJ61 ODY?

You can check the full history of GJ61 ODY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ61 ODY registered?

GJ61 ODY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is GJ61 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 ODY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ61 ODY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ61 ODY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.