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GU61 VGJ

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,136 mi
Last recorded146,136 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 146,136 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted/ubcc

Pass 21 Aug 2025 138,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 138,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 122,686 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,491 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 96,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,793 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,375 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,375 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rose bush in knuckle (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

items removed before test

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge + 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

items removed before test

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,258 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 41,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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GU61 VGJ is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU61 VGJ, 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 GU61 VGJ registered?

GU61 VGJ is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GU61 VGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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