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GV11 UYU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,950 mi
Last recorded80,950 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,849 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,113 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,615 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 64,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,068 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,401 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,092 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,212 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 7,848 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 7,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UYU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UYU, 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 GV11 UYU?

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What year was GV11 UYU registered?

GV11 UYU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 August 2011.

Is GV11 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 UYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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