CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ61 DWU

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 DWU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 100,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,554 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 84,220 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 84,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,632 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 80,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2021 79,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,207 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 71,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,708 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,908 miles

Front tyres worn low outer edges

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 40,392 miles

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

Dip stick tube is broken and leaking

chipped windscreen

Fail 29 Dec 2016 40,392 miles

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

Dip stick tube is broken and leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chipped windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,518 miles

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

child seat fitted

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 16,228 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 15,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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
Full BMW X1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ61 DWU is a 2011 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ61 DWU, 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

How do I check the history of EJ61 DWU?

You can check the full history of EJ61 DWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ61 DWU registered?

EJ61 DWU is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is EJ61 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 DWU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ61 DWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ61 DWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.