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HC51 LEY

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,669 mi
Last recorded132,669 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC51 LEY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 132,669 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 10 Jan 2025 130,589 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 126,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 121,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 113,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two in rear of vehicle

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,378 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 102,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,522 miles

possible exhaust leak from front flexi pipe

Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,331 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,104 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 44,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front 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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HC51 LEY is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HC51 LEY, 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 HC51 LEY registered?

HC51 LEY is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 27 January 2011.

Is HC51 LEY safe to buy?

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