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FE61 CLZ

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,048 mi
Last recorded142,048 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 CLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,048 miles

Nearside Front Grease leaking from track rod end ball joint gaiter.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension/shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around offside subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 142,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Grease leaking from track rod end ball joint gaiter.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension/shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around offside subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 135,514 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 135,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 128,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 128,337 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wiring not fully secured.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 117,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 117,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rose joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 109,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,741 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 105,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn severely inner edge/cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre central ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 99,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,279 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,955 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 67,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,035 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FE61 CLZ is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE61 CLZ, 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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FE61 CLZ is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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