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E8 VVS

2011 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,075 mi
Last recorded97,075 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 VVS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 97,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished 255/40 R18 goodyr RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering feels slightly heavy but power steering is working

windows not working

Fail 2 Oct 2024 93,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R18 pir RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished 255/40 R18 goodyr RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering feels slightly heavy but power steering is working

windows not working

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,876 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 74,001 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 70,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 55,849 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 55,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,279 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,220 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,469 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,311 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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E8 VVS is a 2011 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E8 VVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 VVS registered?

E8 VVS is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is E8 VVS safe to buy?

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