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KY61 GNJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,941 mi
Last recorded150,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 GNJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 150,941 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 150,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 138,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 115,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,359 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 108,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,107 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,711 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 101,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,769 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,535 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,447 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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KY61 GNJ 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 80%.

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 KY61 GNJ, 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 KY61 GNJ registered?

KY61 GNJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is KY61 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY61 GNJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY61 GNJ have outstanding finance?

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