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YH11 GVG

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,884 mi
Last recorded80,884 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 GVG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 80,884 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,763 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 80,695 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,346 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,690 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,677 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,959 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,158 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 48,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GVG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 YH11 GVG, 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 GVG?

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What year was YH11 GVG registered?

YH11 GVG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is YH11 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 GVG 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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