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E5 LEN

2011 BMW X1

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,276 mi
Last recorded38,276 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 LEN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 38,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2026 19,181 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 15,910 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 38,213 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 38,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 14,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 14,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 37,614 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 37,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 36,844 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 36,843 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,946 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 34,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,099 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,539 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 21,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,764 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 17,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,437 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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E5 LEN is a 2011 BMW X1 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E5 LEN, 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 E5 LEN registered?

E5 LEN is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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