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VU11 USP

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,410 mi
Last recorded183,410 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 USP
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 183,410 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 178,598 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 178,588 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 178,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 169,875 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 162,840 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 162,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM [INNER BUSH] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM [INNER BUSH] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 155,910 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Nov 2020 147,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 136,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,795 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 117,124 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,647 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,925 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 84,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,487 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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VU11 USP is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VU11 USP, 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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VU11 USP is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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