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GY11 VFS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,304 mi
Last recorded89,304 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 VFS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 89,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,047 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,405 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,194 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 82,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,160 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,834 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,658 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,505 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 34,367 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 25,427 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 25,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 15,819 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 VFS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GY11 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

GY11 VFS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is GY11 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 VFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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