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GY61 UWJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,417 mi
Last recorded26,417 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 UWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 26,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 26,236 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 26,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 26,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 26,102 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 26,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,792 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 25,176 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 24,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 23,921 miles

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 21,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 18,805 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 UWJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol 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 GY61 UWJ, 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

How do I check the history of GY61 UWJ?

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What year was GY61 UWJ registered?

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

Is GY61 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 UWJ 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.

Does GY61 UWJ have outstanding finance?

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