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YC61 MFA

2011 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,015 mi
Last recorded121,015 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 MFA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 121,015 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 119,362 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 119,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre none run flat when all the rest are run flat

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,185 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 110,185 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 103,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock cover slightly damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coating swollen further investigating advised (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 96,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge slightly worn

Offside Front edges slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,436 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 62,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2016 48,011 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,495 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,068 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge.

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 MFA is a 2011 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MFA, 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 YC61 MFA registered?

YC61 MFA is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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