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YH61 DKN

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,296 mi
Last recorded92,296 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 92,296 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,193 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,930 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 65,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,888 miles

park brake requires bedding in here and again

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,176 miles

Cuts to N/S/F tyre sidewall tyre wearing on inner edge

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

O/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

Rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Sep 2017 48,175 miles

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

Cuts to N/S/F tyre sidewall tyre wearing on inner edge

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

O/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

Rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,092 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes starting to split and unbond.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge.

O/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,092 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes starting to split and unbond.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge.

O/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,171 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 12 Sep 2014 34,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

trigger point not met

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,216 miles

trigger point not met

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 DKN is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH61 DKN registered?

YH61 DKN is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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