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BK11 ZVJ

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,388 mi
Last recorded135,388 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 ZVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 135,388 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 135,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 127,601 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 127,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 124,333 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 115,995 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 106,457 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 106,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 101,586 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 89,458 miles

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))

Fail 6 May 2019 89,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords a cut on outer and one true centre of tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted limiting under vehicle inspection

Pass 4 May 2018 65,893 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2018 65,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Non run on flat tyre fitted

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,867 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 37,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,062 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK11 ZVJ is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK11 ZVJ, 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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What year was BK11 ZVJ registered?

BK11 ZVJ is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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