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GL11 ECF

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 ECF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 73,758 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,678 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 59,595 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 59,595 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,210 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,461 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,912 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

offside front tyre starting to crack/perish within the tread and also getting low on tread on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2018 43,912 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

offside front tyre starting to crack/perish within the tread and also getting low on tread on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,145 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,462 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 36,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,482 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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GL11 ECF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL11 ECF, 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 GL11 ECF registered?

GL11 ECF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is GL11 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 ECF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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