2011 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · YH11 GVG
2011 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 80,884 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YH11 GVG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 80,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YH11 GVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 1 Series (YH11 GVG) between November 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YH11 GVG Mileage History
- 05/11/202480,763 mi
- 21/05/202680,884 mi+121 mi
Average of roughly 79 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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