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DCZ 227

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 227
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 79,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deterated

some corrosion on some suspension arms front and rear

Fail 28 Nov 2025 79,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deterated

some corrosion on some suspension arms front and rear

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,636 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 73,636 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 73,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame fractured corroded holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,234 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 59,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 47,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 225.45.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,300 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 42,300 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,874 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 40,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,305 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,481 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 18,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 11,569 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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DCZ 227 is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DCZ 227, 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 DCZ 227 registered?

DCZ 227 is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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