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YG61 XPE

2011 BMW X1

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,630 mi
Last recorded107,630 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 XPE
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 107,630 miles

Front fog lamps do not work

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

park brake may soon require attention

Pass 10 Dec 2024 98,253 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 84,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2021 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn into central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn into central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,404 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 63,467 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,138 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 60,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm void bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens obscured with masking tape/paint.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,989 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 44,989 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,947 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,373 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 XPE is a 2011 BMW X1 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

YG61 XPE is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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