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YE61 SBO

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,019 mi
Last recorded131,019 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SBO
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 131,019 miles

Engine rattle/noise

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody surface rust

Pass 3 Mar 2025 128,308 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body surface rust

engine rattling /noise/steering on turn noise

Fail 27 Feb 2025 128,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body surface rust

engine rattling /noise/steering on turn noise

Pass 23 Feb 2024 118,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread devoid of tread recommend replace in near future (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread recommend replace in near future 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Feb 2024 118,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread devoid of tread recommend replace in near future (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread recommend replace in near future 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2023 109,290 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

tracking

Pass 21 Feb 2022 99,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 79,098 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera in centre screen blocking drivers view

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage + poor repair has left excess resin smeared on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,659 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,738 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,953 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 21,516 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,759 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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YE61 SBO is a 2011 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE61 SBO, 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 YE61 SBO registered?

YE61 SBO is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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