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GL11 RTU

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,674 mi
Last recorded103,674 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 RTU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 66,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 66,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 66,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyrers on legal limit 1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,383 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 57,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,000 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 47,000 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,007 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 RTU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

GL11 RTU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GL11 RTU safe to buy?

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