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FE61 VDL

2011 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,502 mi
Last recorded121,502 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 VDL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 121,502 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,894 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 97,280 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

non standard number plates fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2023 97,280 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

non standard number plates fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,615 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 71,559 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 59,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VDL is a 2011 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE61 VDL, 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 FE61 VDL registered?

FE61 VDL is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is FE61 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 VDL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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