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GV60 LGU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,430 mi
Last recorded113,430 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 113,430 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 93,083 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 93,083 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,379 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 75,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,988 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,853 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 47,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LGU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

GV60 LGU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 February 2011.

Is GV60 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV60 LGU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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