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GL11 RYO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,751 mi
Last recorded127,751 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 RYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 127,751 miles

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

Offside mirror partially covered in glue

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

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 30 Mar 2026 127,706 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside mirror partially covered in glue

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,113 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,265 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear lower suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 106,130 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear lower suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,096 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 86,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 77,330 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft rubber coupling just starting to perish (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges of tyre badly worn, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,935 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,074 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 56,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,261 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,359 miles

replaced front inner brake pads next 2-3000 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 RYO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 GL11 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

GL11 RYO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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