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YE61 VXY

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,115 mi
Last recorded160,115 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 VXY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 160,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 160,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 142,918 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 142,915 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 142,913 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides canvas showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 130,315 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,373 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,163 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 103,149 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f & n/s/f rear lower arm large inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,863 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 85,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 74,631 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Dec 2017 62,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,873 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,374 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 32,580 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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YE61 VXY is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black 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 YE61 VXY, 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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YE61 VXY is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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