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GX61 SYZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,249 mi
Last recorded121,249 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 SYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 121,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 108,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 99,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 93,925 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,483 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,367 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,730 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,814 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 46,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 37,351 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 28,167 miles

both front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre worn

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 SYZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

GX61 SYZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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