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FG61 EWS

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,896 mi
Last recorded154,896 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 EWS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 154,896 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 139,054 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 127,645 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 127,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 114,173 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 103,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,150 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,500 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2017 77,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,986 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,511 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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FG61 EWS is a 2011 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 70,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG61 EWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG61 EWS registered?

FG61 EWS is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is FG61 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 EWS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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