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YE61 VZV

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,797 mi
Last recorded90,797 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 90,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,387 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Oct 2023 80,667 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2023 80,666 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle and other testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,322 miles

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,428 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))

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the under side of the vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,550 miles

Nearside Front 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))

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,186 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2018 60,186 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,919 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2016 51,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,944 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted for the test

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,649 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 VZV 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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

YE61 VZV is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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