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LC61 GUU

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,550 mi
Last recorded36,550 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 GUU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 36,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 34,797 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 33,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 33,277 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 33,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,813 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension drop link deformed

Rear brake discs slight pitting

Rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,139 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 28,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LC61 GUU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LC61 GUU, 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 LC61 GUU registered?

LC61 GUU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is LC61 GUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 GUU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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