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GU11 ULE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,769 mi
Last recorded149,769 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 ULE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 149,769 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 133,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 123,777 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 115,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,415 miles

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 113,029 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,245 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,166 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 175,564 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 171,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 165,327 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 97,329 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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GU11 ULE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU11 ULE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU11 ULE?

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What year was GU11 ULE registered?

GU11 ULE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is GU11 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 ULE shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU11 ULE have outstanding finance?

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