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BX11 WAU

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,096 mi
Last recorded116,096 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 WAU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 116,096 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 107,981 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 107,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 101,109 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 101,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 93,425 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,670 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,813 miles

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

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 62,251 miles

rear wiper missing

Fail 14 Feb 2020 62,249 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield rattling on exhaust

rear wiper missing

Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,413 miles

Under trays fitted restricting the view of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 May 2017 30,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,411 miles

Under trays fitted restricting the view of the under side of the vehicle.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 28,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under trays fitted restricting the view of the under side of the vehicle.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 24,331 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted restricting the view of some components.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 16,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BX11 WAU is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX11 WAU, 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 BX11 WAU registered?

BX11 WAU is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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