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YC61 LJE

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,171 mi
Last recorded121,171 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LJE
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 121,171 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 104,805 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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 18 Oct 2023 87,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed severely on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 70,792 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 70,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,206 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,205 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,868 miles

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

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Too axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Too caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. Advise change. tread at 5.3mm Cracks on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Too caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,561 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,777 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Passenger air bag manually switched off.

Pass 18 Nov 2017 37,027 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 32,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 28,040 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

ENGINE COVERS AND TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 22,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LJE is a 2011 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC61 LJE registered?

YC61 LJE is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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