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BG71 EKV

2021 BMW X1

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,568 mi
Last recorded46,568 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW X126,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG71 EKV
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 46,568 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 38,536 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 38,536 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 32,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides below 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 32,078 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides below 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BG71 EKV is a 2021 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 26,254 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 BG71 EKV, 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 5 years old, this BMW X1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG71 EKV registered?

BG71 EKV is a 2021 BMW X1, first registered on 8 October 2021.

Is BG71 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG71 EKV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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