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YH61 DLE

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,508 mi
Last recorded140,508 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 140,508 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 140,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 138,310 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 138,310 miles

Central Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition at dpf joint (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure and outer rear secured by the wires (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 130,826 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy exhaust flex has been repaired (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 130,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 116,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 116,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 102,901 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 102,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 89,472 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 77,145 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 68,837 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 68,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DLE is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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