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GFZ 1631

2011 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,037 mi
Last recorded138,037 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 1631
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 138,037 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlight level sensor worn

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front and Rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 132,525 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 132,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords center of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 127,310 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 127,301 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 120,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 109,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,813 miles

advise brake shudder

advise offside and nearside front tyres worn inner tread close to legal limit

advise offside front brake back plate secured with wire

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,452 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 87,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,749 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,728 miles

Oil leak REAR AXLE

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,093 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 70,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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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GFZ 1631 is a 2011 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GFZ 1631, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFZ 1631 registered?

GFZ 1631 is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is GFZ 1631 safe to buy?

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