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EM55 TAY

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM55 TAY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 106,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 101,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 90,942 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 76,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,523 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,463 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 68,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,051 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 58,907 miles

crack in offside rear lens

Fail 26 Nov 2016 58,907 miles

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

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

crack in offside rear lens

Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,778 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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EM55 TAY is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EM55 TAY, 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 EM55 TAY registered?

EM55 TAY is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is EM55 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM55 TAY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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