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AO61 VZP

2011 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,381 mi
Last recorded98,381 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VZP
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 98,381 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 98,381 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 88,763 miles

Rear rear subframe showing signs of surface rust

Fail 14 May 2025 88,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear o/s inner brake pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc [inner ] worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear subframe showing signs of surface rust

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 20 May 2024 82,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2024 82,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 76,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/ swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,908 miles

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

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2021 60,324 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,419 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,256 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 30,438 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,537 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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 VZP is a 2011 BMW X1 in Silver 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 AO61 VZP, 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 VZP is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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