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YH11 AVC

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,120 mi
Last recorded130,120 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 AVC
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 130,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 129,211 miles

Rear Parking Brake, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Soot level plate been deformed

Fail 13 Nov 2024 129,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp brackets broken

Rear Parking Brake, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Soot level plate been deformed

Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy exhaust split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,455 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated at time of test, however brake pads are good all round

Front Flexy exhaust system splitting

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 102,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad warning light illuminated at time of test, however brake pads are good all round

Front Flexy exhaust system splitting

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,508 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 65,958 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and offside reare tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2018 62,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 1.6mm just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 62,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 1.6mm just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,446 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 29,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,282 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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YH11 AVC is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey 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 YH11 AVC, 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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YH11 AVC is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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