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YG61 JLO

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,852 mi
Last recorded150,852 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 150,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside fuel tank strap damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 150,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside fuel tank strap damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 142,065 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 142,065 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 134,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 130,055 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,883 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,838 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2018 81,893 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 81,702 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,423 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 50,418 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 39,173 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 JLO is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JLO, 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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YG61 JLO is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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