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ES04 SPS

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,141 mi
Last recorded116,141 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES04 SPS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 116,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 110,281 miles

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 105,277 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 105,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,413 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 98,413 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,694 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 95,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 92,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,570 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 84,570 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,810 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,197 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 74,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 45,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,624 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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ES04 SPS is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ES04 SPS, 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 ES04 SPS registered?

ES04 SPS is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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