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YH61 AWY

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,868 mi
Last recorded132,868 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 AWY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 132,868 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 132,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 115,439 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 114,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,913 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,503 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,849 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,049 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,608 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,579 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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YH61 AWY is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH61 AWY, 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 YH61 AWY registered?

YH61 AWY is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YH61 AWY safe to buy?

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