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YG61 VBE

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,824 mi
Last recorded79,824 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 79,824 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 81,339 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 67,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,079 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,867 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 58,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 2254518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2554018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 2254518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 54,163 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 54,163 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,482 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 44,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 40,588 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 40,588 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,852 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted time of test,

Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,043 miles

Oil leak gear box transfer box slight oil leak ()

Rear hand brake traval

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,178 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 4,766 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 VBE is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black 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 YG61 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

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

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