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H26 AEB

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,973 mi
Last recorded107,973 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 AEB
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 107,973 miles

Differential oil leak but not excessive.

Rear brake discs scored.

Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 95,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 90,714 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses cloudy/blurred (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 62,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres slight perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,882 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 29,571 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED ALL UNDER CAR

Fail 18 Dec 2015 29,571 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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H26 AEB is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H26 AEB, 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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H26 AEB is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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