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YC61 SKD

2011 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,977 mi
Last recorded196,977 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 196,977 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever becoming low on reserve travel

Rear suspension running gear showing corrosion in parts

Rear under body vehicle structure showing corrosion in parts

parking brake becoming low on brake efficiency

Fail 10 Sep 2025 196,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever becoming low on reserve travel

Rear suspension running gear showing corrosion in parts

Rear under body vehicle structure showing corrosion in parts

parking brake becoming low on brake efficiency

Pass 5 Sep 2024 177,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever becoming low on reserve travel

rear under body vehicle structure showing corrosion in parts

Fail 5 Sep 2024 177,314 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever becoming low on reserve travel

rear under body vehicle structure showing corrosion in parts

Pass 14 Sep 2023 151,476 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 151,476 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,700 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 126,700 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 104,609 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 87,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,486 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush of rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,848 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres 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 SKD is a 2011 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

YC61 SKD is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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