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GY61 CFM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,563 mi
Last recorded88,563 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 CFM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 88,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,575 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,305 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,268 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 37,507 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 37,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges and perished between tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and perished between tread

Fail 29 Sep 2017 32,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges and perished between tread

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and perished between tread

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,025 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges and perishing in tread

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,747 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 17,323 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front & Offside Front Tyres Perished

Offside Front & Nearside Front Tyres Wearing On Both Inner & Outer Edges - No Tread

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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GY61 CFM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GY61 CFM, 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 GY61 CFM registered?

GY61 CFM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GY61 CFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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