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GY11 VEL

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,441 mi
Last recorded144,441 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 VEL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 144,441 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 144,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 128,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm & bald inner edge-advise new 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald close to cords-225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit-advise new (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake efficiency on 16% limit

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

brake warning lamp on dash

Fail 24 Feb 2025 128,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm & bald inner edge-advise new 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald close to cords-225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit-advise new (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake efficiency on 16% limit

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

brake warning lamp on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,547 miles

brake light on dash

Pass 16 Feb 2023 98,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre now on 2mm,slighty worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Jun 2021 84,476 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre now on 2mm,slighty worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,260 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 66,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,171 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,105 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicators and perished

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,696 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 19,607 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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GY11 VEL 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 80%.

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 GY11 VEL, 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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GY11 VEL is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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