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YK61 LDV

2011 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,915 mi
Last recorded116,915 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LDV
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 116,915 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 115,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,437 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Pad light on dash

Temp fuel cap fitted but is secure

Fail 14 Jan 2025 110,433 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Pad light on dash

TPMS Light on

Temp fuel cap fitted but is secure

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,812 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,195 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,093 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 42,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,201 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 34,201 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly More On Inner Edge

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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YK61 LDV is a 2011 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK61 LDV, 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 YK61 LDV registered?

YK61 LDV is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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