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YH11 OLX

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,612 mi
Last recorded117,612 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 117,612 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 112,084 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,091 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,727 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 75,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,527 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 68,527 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 59,647 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2017 49,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,004 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 30,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,098 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 25,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 19,966 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 OLX is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey 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 YH11 OLX, 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 YH11 OLX registered?

YH11 OLX is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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