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AK61 MZW

2011 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 MZW
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 142,312 miles

Front both headlamps have a weak beam pattern

Pass 27 Jul 2024 130,412 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 130,409 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 130,364 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid kit fitted not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front shock bump stop deteriorated

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 99,505 miles

Offside Front OSR park brake effort lower than NSR OS 60kg NS 180kg

Offside Rear OSR brake caliper spring clip missing

Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,168 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 88,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 79,362 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 75,081 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 75,081 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,965 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,324 miles

Engine management light is on,but not effecting emissions.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,733 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,494 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on the outer tyre tread

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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AK61 MZW is a 2011 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AK61 MZW, 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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What year was AK61 MZW registered?

AK61 MZW is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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