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DY61 OWA

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,871 mi
Last recorded111,871 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 OWA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,871 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose COVER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (3.3 (b) (i))

POOR WASHER SPRAY

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

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 31 Oct 2024 107,483 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose COVER (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 107,479 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose COVER (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 103,858 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,204 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 98,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 82,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BALD on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 78,067 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 78,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,365 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 63,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,610 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 52,474 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Puncture in N/S/F tyre (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,328 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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DY61 OWA 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 64.7%.

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 DY61 OWA, 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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DY61 OWA is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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