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YE61 WCJ

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,135 mi
Last recorded101,135 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 101,135 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2024 92,730 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,143 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 77,510 miles

Nearside Front 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))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2022 77,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,278 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,849 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,512 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,165 miles

Offside+Nearside front ? Rear of both front suspension arms bushes weak?

Fail 21 Jul 2018 58,154 miles

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

Offside+Nearside front ? Rear of both front suspension arms bushes weak?

Pass 22 Jul 2017 46,317 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 46,027 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,078 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 32,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 20,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 19,892 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 WCJ is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey 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 YE61 WCJ, 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 WCJ registered?

YE61 WCJ is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YE61 WCJ safe to buy?

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