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GF11 SVT

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,946 mi
Last recorded156,946 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 SVT
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 156,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2026 156,779 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 148,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 148,136 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 130,076 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under shield

Fail 18 Jan 2024 130,076 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under shield

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,741 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to vehicle under-shield

Fail 17 Jan 2023 118,741 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to vehicle under-shield

Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,239 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Nov 2018 83,183 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 74,500 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,710 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Jan 2017 71,710 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RF (2mm) also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 31 Dec 2014 35,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear Seat belt locking mechanism release button has stiff movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GF11 SVT is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF11 SVT, 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 GF11 SVT registered?

GF11 SVT is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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