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GJ61 YTN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,978 mi
Last recorded60,978 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YTN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 60,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 56,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 51,638 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 51,561 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,643 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 44,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 45,751 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 43,442 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2020 41,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,490 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,618 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 31,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,930 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 29,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,585 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 27,585 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,972 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 YTN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YTN, 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

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What year was GJ61 YTN registered?

GJ61 YTN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ61 YTN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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