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YK11 VZC

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,982 mi
Last recorded139,982 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 139,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 139,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 122,906 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Fail 7 May 2025 122,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

o/s rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Pass 18 May 2024 116,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,282 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 115,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 111,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,798 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low (3mm

Fail 8 Feb 2022 103,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre getting low (3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,666 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 98,666 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,318 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 90,318 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,330 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,054 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,117 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,016 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 35,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2013 18,166 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 18,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VZC is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZC, 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 YK11 VZC registered?

YK11 VZC is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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