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YK11 UVM

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,063 mi
Last recorded159,063 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 UVM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 159,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 151,413 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 151,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 139,407 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 139,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2022 120,850 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust c clamp cracked .exhaust may come loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting leak a lot (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 120,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp leveling sensor. arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust c clamp cracked .exhaust may come loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting leak a lot (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,919 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b with in spec (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker misting oil a lot (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 107,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area cut to cords and tyre balding inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b with in spec (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker misting oil a lot (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,650 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,404 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 75,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,023 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 63,023 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,389 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 52,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 42,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,806 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YK11 UVM 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 YK11 UVM, 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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YK11 UVM is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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