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GV11 LJN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,292 mi
Last recorded128,292 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 LJN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 128,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to middle box (6.1.2 (a))

O/S door mirror glass broken but still able to see back of car

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

one revers light not working N/S

Fail 5 Jun 2026 128,238 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to middle box (6.1.2 (a))

O/S door mirror glass broken but still able to see back of car

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

one revers light not working N/S

Pass 6 Jun 2025 112,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 112,796 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 105,633 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 105,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 96,964 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 79,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,529 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,710 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 63,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 55,488 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 55,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on both edges

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,308 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,036 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV11 LJN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV11 LJN, 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 GV11 LJN registered?

GV11 LJN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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