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AV61 CEA

2011 BMW X1

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,223 mi
Last recorded187,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 CEA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 187,223 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 187,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (Split) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 183,986 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 179,189 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 262,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 262,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 238,876 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 213,358 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too low to read

mid exhaust box split/blow

n/s handbrake poor

n/s lamp wash sticking

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 17 Dec 2019 196,208 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres ON limit central tread

emissions too low to read

rear brakes slight bind

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 17 Dec 2019 196,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres ON limit central tread

emissions too low to read

rear brakes slight bind

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 22 Dec 2018 181,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 146,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,322 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 60,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AV61 CEA is a 2011 BMW X1 in Brown 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 AV61 CEA, 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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AV61 CEA is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 3 December 2011.

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