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4978 RO

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,507 mi
Last recorded68,507 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4978 RO
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 68,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 61,317 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 54,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 45,204 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 40,584 miles

0 emissions measured

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,054 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 33,114 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18 95V Pirelli R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit .225/40/R18 95V Pirelli R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

service due msg illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2018 29,611 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,282 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 21,003 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,218 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 12,198 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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4978 RO is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4978 RO, 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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4978 RO is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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