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WJ61 ATU

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,967 mi
Last recorded129,967 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 ATU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 129,967 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 129,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 126,245 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear child seat not allowing full test of seat belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear child seat not allowing full test of seat belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 119,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear child seat not allowing full test of seat belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear child seat not allowing full test of seat belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 111,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,336 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,076 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,485 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre getting close to tyre depth wear indicators

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,706 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,583 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 56,570 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 56,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,697 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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WJ61 ATU 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 77.8%.

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 WJ61 ATU, 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 WJ61 ATU registered?

WJ61 ATU is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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