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BT11 VRL

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,547 mi
Last recorded120,547 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 VRL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 120,547 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides on subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,597 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x1 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

various rear brake hose ferrells/unions corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 114,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x1 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

various rear brake hose ferrells/unions corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 108,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel ,just met requirements 16%

Pass 27 Feb 2023 103,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake has little reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,391 miles

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

brake noise from inside hand brake drum passed hand brake test

Fail 25 Feb 2022 97,328 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear union leaking marked in yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake noise from inside hand brake drum passed hand brake test

Pass 1 Mar 2021 94,148 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2021 94,123 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 92,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,216 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,616 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,410 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 61,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,156 miles

n-s rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,858 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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BT11 VRL 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 72.2%.

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 BT11 VRL, 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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BT11 VRL is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 23 July 2011.

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