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YH61 WPV

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,977 mi
Last recorded123,977 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 123,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 122,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 120,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 118,006 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 118,005 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system has a major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 116,387 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,012 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 106,051 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 104,650 miles

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

Nearside headlight security/damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,536 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,644 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,923 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,741 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 WPV is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

YH61 WPV is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is YH61 WPV safe to buy?

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