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GR56 ERR

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,333 mi
Last recorded157,333 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 ERR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 157,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dull

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 157,333 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dull

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 151,738 miles

Front bumper damage

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,011 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 143,089 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 138,610 miles

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 131,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,914 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 121,914 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump week (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,928 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 106,928 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,310 miles

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

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

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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GR56 ERR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GR56 ERR, 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 GR56 ERR registered?

GR56 ERR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is GR56 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR56 ERR 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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