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EMS 738V

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,803 mi
Last recorded138,803 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMS 738V
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 138,803 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside of car corroded but not excessively

Pass 26 Aug 2024 136,840 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 126,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor pan area slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 117,465 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 110,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 102,888 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 90,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,713 miles

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 29 Jul 2017 61,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,526 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2015 44,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and badly worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and badly worn on inner edge

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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EMS 738V is a 2011 BMW X1 in White 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 EMS 738V, 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 EMS 738V registered?

EMS 738V is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is EMS 738V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMS 738V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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