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GL61 HGY

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,421 mi
Last recorded102,421 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 HGY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 102,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear bump stops on both sides are loose on the shockers

Pass 2 Sep 2024 86,874 miles

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 86,874 miles

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

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,835 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 74,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,785 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,155 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 40,155 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 32,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,705 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 27,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low Aim has been adjusted (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,707 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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GL61 HGY is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL61 HGY, 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 GL61 HGY registered?

GL61 HGY is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is GL61 HGY safe to buy?

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