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YC61 MKU

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,686 mi
Last recorded112,686 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 112,686 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 112,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,594 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 91,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 77,466 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 77,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 57,775 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,508 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 55,499 miles

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

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

Nail in tyre drawing pin

Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,352 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 38,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Both rear tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm, advise on immediate replacement

Pass 11 Jan 2021 27,860 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 27,860 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 27,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 24,782 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 24,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 20,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2017 17,171 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 17,102 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,880 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 8,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 8,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 MKU is a 2011 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

YC61 MKU is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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