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YE61 SBY

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SBY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 128,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 127,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard indicators irregular flashing

Fail 9 May 2025 127,624 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard indicators irregular flashing

Pass 31 May 2024 124,812 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 115,120 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 115,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 May 2022 106,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 102,404 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 102,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,732 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,422 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 82,422 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit canvas about to show inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre, bald on inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,494 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 17,494 miles

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

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 SBY is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE61 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

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

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