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YE61 XBJ

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,742 mi
Last recorded115,742 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 115,742 miles

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

both front tyres nearing wear bars

underside and components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 106,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 99,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom back arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm 225/45/19 run flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5mm, heavy worn edge almost to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 89,512 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,305 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 81,265 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,664 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 49,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 39,132 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on shoulders.

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on shoulders.

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

Parking permit partially obstructing drivers view.

Rear seatbelts not inspected due to presence of 2x child restraints.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,367 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 28,050 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 16,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2013 16,679 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XBJ 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 76.5%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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