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GY11 XER

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,557 mi
Last recorded154,557 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 XER
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 154,557 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 145,871 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of they have been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear bump stops worn and dropped

undertray damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2024 145,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of they have been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear bump stops worn and dropped

undertray damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2023 137,628 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 137,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 122,838 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,579 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm inner edge advise this be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 110,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm inner edge advise this be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,766 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2018 92,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,102 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 80,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 74,368 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 74,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 64,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 49,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NS mirror missing, not MOT failure. Other two mirrors still secure and clear view to the rear

NSR tyre on 2mm tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GY11 XER is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey 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 GY11 XER, 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 XER is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 29 May 2011.

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