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YG61 EAJ

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,541 mi
Last recorded150,541 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 EAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 150,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot pinhole, leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear most arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear most suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 150,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot pinhole, leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear most arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear most suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 135,080 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2024 135,063 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2023 121,269 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 121,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Ply also exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 106,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,973 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 96,957 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,146 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,122 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

No exhaust smoke detected

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,510 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,561 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 51,559 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,010 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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YG61 EAJ is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black 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 YG61 EAJ, 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 YG61 EAJ registered?

YG61 EAJ is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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