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GJ61 PHK

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,266 mi
Last recorded98,266 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 PHK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,266 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 98,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 86,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
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GJ61 PHK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 PHK, 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 GJ61 PHK registered?

GJ61 PHK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is GJ61 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 PHK 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.

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