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GY61 CKV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,747 mi
Last recorded52,747 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 CKV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 52,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 48,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 43,086 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,226 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 39,538 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 39,499 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 36,936 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 36,936 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,447 miles

front tyres age cracking/perishing

Fail 20 Dec 2016 31,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres cracking/perishing, not showing cords

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,835 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 29,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 CKV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY61 CKV, 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 CKV registered?

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

Is GY61 CKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 CKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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