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HG61 YEL

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,581 mi
Last recorded124,581 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 YEL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 124,581 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 124,573 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing possible securing bolt/clip missing (shaft sliding out of rear diff) (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 118,286 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 118,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A MAJOR LEAK OF GASES (FRONT FLEXI ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER / REAR SUSPENSION ARM HAS EXCESSIE MOVEMENT IN A BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER / REAR SUSPENSION ARM HAS SLIHT MOVENENT IN A BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 112,619 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Fail 3 Jul 2024 112,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 27 Jun 2023 105,922 miles

under tray

Fail 27 Jun 2023 105,920 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray

Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays

Fail 5 Jul 2022 98,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 83,932 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 69,982 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,502 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

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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HG61 YEL is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black 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 HG61 YEL, 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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HG61 YEL is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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