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E7 BCL

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,541 mi
Last recorded92,541 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 BCL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 92,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 92,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,884 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,466 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,784 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% efficient. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,245 miles

All 4 tyres cracking but not showing cords.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,554 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,724 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 63,625 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,523 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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E7 BCL is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E7 BCL, 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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E7 BCL is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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