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B30 SMB

2011 BMW X1

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,988 mi
Last recorded58,988 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB30 SMB
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 58,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 162,000 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2025 52,619 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 52,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bad bulb / earth?? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 159,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,476 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 156,656 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 156,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 37,811 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear, only one mounting remaining. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 37,811 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear, only one mounting remaining. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 145,219 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 145,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 30,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 30,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,004 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 23,430 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,870 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2019 107,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 95,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 19,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 83,340 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,455 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 70,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 17,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 57,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,013 miles

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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B30 SMB is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B30 SMB, 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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B30 SMB is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 26 June 2011.

Is B30 SMB safe to buy?

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