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GY11 ZSV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,907 mi
Last recorded91,907 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 91,907 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 91,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,556 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 84,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,962 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 78,252 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 78,252 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 72,208 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,283 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,134 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 ZSV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZSV, 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 GY11 ZSV registered?

GY11 ZSV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is GY11 ZSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 ZSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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