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AH54 BBY

2011 BMW X1

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,412 mi
Last recorded153,412 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH54 BBY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 153,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 153,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 144,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2025 144,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2024 137,767 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 137,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire hanging off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 127,519 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,648 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 116,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,225 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,736 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,923 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,395 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,361 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,354 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AH54 BBY is a 2011 BMW X1 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AH54 BBY, 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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AH54 BBY is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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