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GV60 KGA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,364 mi
Last recorded156,364 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 KGA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 156,364 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 156,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,643 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 142,643 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 124,554 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2019 124,554 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 108,461 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 108,218 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 143,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 94,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,573 miles

nearside front tyre is bold outer edge

offside front tyre is bold inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,935 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit, bold inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GV60 KGA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KGA, 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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GV60 KGA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 February 2011.

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