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YG61 VBK

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,093 mi
Last recorded93,093 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 VBK
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 93,093 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 93,093 miles

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

Offside mirror housing taped

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,759 miles

n/s outer c/v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2023 79,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 79,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 61,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 56,568 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 51,974 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view of component

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,132 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,721 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 41,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 41,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing/cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,378 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 VBK is a 2011 BMW X1 in White 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 YG61 VBK, 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 VBK is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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