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GX61 RBZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,009 mi
Last recorded90,009 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 RBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 90,009 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,075 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 84,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,745 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit // 205/55/r16 91v pirelli p7 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 77,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit // 205/55/r16 91v pirelli p7 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,917 miles

Emissions tested no reading recorded

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

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 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,465 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2019 71,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 91v Pirelli Cinturato P7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,877 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 17,121 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,844 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 16,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,422 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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GX61 RBZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX61 RBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX61 RBZ registered?

GX61 RBZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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