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YH61 CEU

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,348 mi
Last recorded143,348 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 143,348 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2024 138,100 miles

Central Front Exhaust sleeve defective

Pass 13 Oct 2023 131,996 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 205,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 194,205 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 194,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 177,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,104 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside + offside inner approx 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside + offside inner approx 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/separating nearside + offside front suspension lower rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear inner approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower rear arm inner stab bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front tyre worn close to cords both edges. centre tread approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack o/s front lower windscreen (8.3.1a)

long travel handbrake

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,942 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 75,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 43,289 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 CEU is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CEU, 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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YH61 CEU is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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