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2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,863 mi
Last recorded120,863 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 KVW
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 120,863 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 117,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 114,015 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 110,499 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 110,499 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe inner tie rod (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 106,267 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner rack end joint slight wear

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,143 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 84,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 64,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,949 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 42,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 31,357 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 31,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,769 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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YC61 KVW is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC61 KVW, 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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YC61 KVW is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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