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W3 GEC

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,054 mi
Last recorded33,054 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 GEC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 33,054 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 32,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 32,277 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 31,752 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,251 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,293 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 29,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 28,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,047 miles

Oil leak on rear diff ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,821 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,248 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,220 miles

front tyres low inner edges

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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W3 GEC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W3 GEC, 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 W3 GEC registered?

W3 GEC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is W3 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 GEC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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