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GX61 RFZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,721 mi
Last recorded144,721 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 144,721 miles

anti rattle spring missing from offside rear brake caliper

Pass 6 Jan 2024 134,438 miles

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

anti rattle spring missing from offside rerar brake caliper

Pass 7 Dec 2022 124,990 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 124,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,081 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective splitting ()

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

HID Head lights fitted but head light unit have ‘DCR’ mark on the headlamp bodys an igniter module or inverter behind the headlamp taking a few seconds to reach full intensity a bluish tinge to the light

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,867 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,867 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 104,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 100,928 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner pad very low (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner pad very low (3.5.1g)

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,777 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,177 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,671 miles

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

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 RFZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFZ, 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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GX61 RFZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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