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YH61 FYA

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,484 mi
Last recorded136,484 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 FYA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 136,484 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Fail 4 Mar 2026 136,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2025 129,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays & Sill covers fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2024 120,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 113,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated casing damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,822 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,941 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 95,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,451 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2017 74,830 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,996 miles

Engine covers fitted

Sill trims fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,517 miles

full covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,895 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 FYA is a 2011 BMW X1 in White 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 FYA, 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 FYA is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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