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GV11 LKE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,912 mi
Last recorded67,912 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 LKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 67,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2025 62,681 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2024 58,262 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,912 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 45,510 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,409 miles

Warning light in dash

Pass 9 Nov 2019 41,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 38,467 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 38,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 r17 89v bridgestone runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,383 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 28,154 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,013 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 19,068 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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GV11 LKE 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 92.3%.

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 GV11 LKE, 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 LKE registered?

GV11 LKE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is GV11 LKE safe to buy?

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