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EM61 LAP

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM61 LAP
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 110,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top near mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high advise inspection and adjustment is carried out

Fail 24 Jul 2025 110,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top near mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high advise inspection and adjustment is carried out

Fail 30 May 2025 110,120 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers/undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 4 Jun 2024 106,237 miles

Brake warning light displayed - recommend inspection/check

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 106,237 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake warning light displayed - recommend inspection/check

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 84,772 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers,sill covers & undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres only 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,928 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 59,782 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 51,065 miles

undertraysb + engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 42,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 36,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,104 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 27,520 miles

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

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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EM61 LAP is a 2011 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EM61 LAP, 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 EM61 LAP registered?

EM61 LAP is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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