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GY61 PWV

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 PWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 96,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 94,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre appears repairable ()

No engine oil reading on dipstick prior to test

Fail 4 Nov 2021 89,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre appears repairable ()

No engine oil reading on dipstick prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,603 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,203 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,543 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 53,534 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre age cracked

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,518 miles

engine oil on min

Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,005 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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GY61 PWV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PWV, 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 GY61 PWV registered?

GY61 PWV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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