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AO61 VYL

2011 BMW X1

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,202 mi
Last recorded151,202 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VYL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 151,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 136,357 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,941 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,236 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 87,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,183 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 69,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on outer edges - Recommend tracking checked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 225/50r17 conticontact 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 60,947 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 47,334 miles

225/17/94h continental

slight corrosion on offside front brake disc inner surface

very strong advisory that both rear tyres are worn to the limit

Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,281 miles

225/50/17/94h continental

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

offside rear brake disc corrodeing on inner surface

Fail 19 Mar 2016 28,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

225/50/17/94h continental

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

offside rear brake disc corrodeing on inner surface

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,107 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 20,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AO61 VYL is a 2011 BMW X1 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO61 VYL, 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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AO61 VYL is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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