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YK61 JZU

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,385 mi
Last recorded131,385 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 JZU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 131,385 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 131,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,994 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,257 miles

front offside tyre worn on inner edge/tread

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,222 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 96,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,471 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,862 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,838 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 58,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,924 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 48,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,576 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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YK61 JZU is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK61 JZU, 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 YK61 JZU registered?

YK61 JZU is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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