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YH11 GPO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,519 mi
Last recorded18,519 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 GPO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 18,519 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 18,519 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 18,518 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 18,511 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 18,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 18,246 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 18,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 18,226 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,123 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 17,647 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,234 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 17,234 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 15,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,987 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 10,212 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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YH11 GPO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH11 GPO, 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 YH11 GPO?

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What year was YH11 GPO registered?

YH11 GPO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is YH11 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 GPO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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