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YH61 BWZ

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,297 mi
Last recorded71,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 BWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 71,297 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 66,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 61,564 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 54,569 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 50,325 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,602 miles

Under-trays fitted covering all underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2020 43,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,665 miles

Offside Front Damaged to sidewall

Under trays fitted covering all underside

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,510 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,366 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 20,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 16,708 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,921 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 12,921 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 BWZ is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWZ, 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 BWZ registered?

YH61 BWZ is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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