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GJ61 RWY

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,381 mi
Last recorded135,381 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 RWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 135,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 135,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 118,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,149 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake performance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear rubber coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 106,435 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear rubber coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 88,586 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 76,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,665 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,314 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 61,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40r18 85y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40r18 85y (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,003 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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GJ61 RWY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GJ61 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

GJ61 RWY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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