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YC61 LJA

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,081 mi
Last recorded154,081 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 154,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 40 18w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 40 18w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 146,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 137,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 128,089 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 128,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2019 115,745 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 115,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad inner edge unevan wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 102,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad inner edge unevan wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 87,612 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 87,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 69,818 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,921 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,891 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 LJA is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC61 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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