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AK61 VWN

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,973 mi
Last recorded104,973 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VWN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Oxidization (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output - XENONs expiring output luminosity reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS 1.8mm ALP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 99,226 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,078 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2023 82,068 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,802 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,555 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 49,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,767 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 28,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,920 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,970 miles

noise from rear brakes when handbrake applied

o/s rear brake pads wearing low

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

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 VWN is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

AK61 VWN is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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