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YC61 OVT

2011 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,171 mi
Last recorded108,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OVT
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 108,171 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 108,171 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,224 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 97,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 87,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays restricting views

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,167 miles

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

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

under trays fitted restricting views

Fail 16 Jan 2023 76,118 miles

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

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

under trays fitted restricting views

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18 91W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18 91W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 58,251 miles

emissions too clean to measure

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,027 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 49,853 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 41,687 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,620 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,440 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,546 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 15,496 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 OVT is a 2011 BMW X1 in Silver 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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

YC61 OVT is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is YC61 OVT safe to buy?

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