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GJ61 YTP

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,272 mi
Last recorded60,272 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YTP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 60,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 58,152 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2X nearside&offside ()

rear diff slightly oily

Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,181 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 54,181 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,549 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,472 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,703 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 45,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 43,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,279 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 18,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

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 YTP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YTP, 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 YTP registered?

GJ61 YTP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ61 YTP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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