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GY11 EKU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,203 mi
Last recorded140,203 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 EKU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 140,203 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 135,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside handbrake performance low

Fail 8 May 2025 135,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside handbrake performance low

Pass 17 May 2024 128,087 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 128,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 9 May 2023 117,322 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 May 2022 109,678 miles

front wiper blades juddering slightly

Fail 9 May 2022 109,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front wiper blades juddering slightly

Pass 21 May 2021 105,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,230 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,995 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 85,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,238 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut it also has a deteriorated protection kit (2.7.3)

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

engine covers fitted

front brake pad indicator reset for the purpose of the mot test

prop shaft flexi drive deteriorated at the differental

tyre pressure monitoring system reset for the purpose of the mot test

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 72,238 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut it also has a deteriorated protection kit (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

front brake pad indicator reset for the purpose of the mot test

prop shaft flexi drive deteriorated at the differental

tyre pressure monitoring system reset for the purpose of the mot test

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,817 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,250 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,175 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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GY11 EKU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY11 EKU, 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 GY11 EKU registered?

GY11 EKU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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