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YH61 VZS

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,222 mi
Last recorded97,222 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VZS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,755 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 75,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,127 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,883 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,655 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,469 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,059 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,407 miles

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

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 VZS is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

YH61 VZS is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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