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GV60 GXY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,826 mi
Last recorded172,826 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 GXY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 172,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 166,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 159,481 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 156,239 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 149,323 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 149,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 138,070 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 138,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,217 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 99,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

rear brake disc pads approx 75% worn

Pass 13 May 2016 72,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 64,838 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 57,985 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/no tread

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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GV60 GXY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GV60 GXY, 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

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What year was GV60 GXY registered?

GV60 GXY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 February 2011.

Is GV60 GXY safe to buy?

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