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GU61 WLA

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

146,479 mi
Last recorded146,479 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 146,479 miles

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

both front tyres treads slightly worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2026 146,479 miles

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

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

both front tyres treads slightly worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2025 132,988 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 116,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 104,319 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 104,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 104,263 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear TCA Bush (track control arm). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear TCA Bush (track control arm). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 87,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear TCA Bush (track control arm). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear TCA Bush (track control arm). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,688 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,358 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,731 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,691 miles

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 WLA 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 WLA, 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 GU61 WLA registered?

GU61 WLA is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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