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GY61 ZRE

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,042 mi
Last recorded158,042 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 ZRE
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 158,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 158,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 151,986 miles

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

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

Noise from rear brake drums when wheels rotated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 147,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 147,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 140,502 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 130,168 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated on instrument display.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted to engine, along the underside of the vehicle (N/S and O/S), and covers fitted to sills preventing a full inspection of concealed areas.

Fail 19 May 2021 130,168 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated on instrument display.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted to engine, along the underside of the vehicle (N/S and O/S), and covers fitted to sills preventing a full inspection of concealed areas.

Pass 30 Mar 2020 124,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 124,714 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 105,313 miles

Crack in windscreen- not in swept area

Offside Rear Tyre worn out on edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 99,106 miles

Front under tray fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 89,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,317 miles

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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GY61 ZRE is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 66,690 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 GY61 ZRE, 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 14 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY61 ZRE registered?

GY61 ZRE is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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