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YK61 LEF

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,522 mi
Last recorded143,522 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 143,522 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 143,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 116,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,997 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 96,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,488 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 76,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,903 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,303 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 56,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40 r18 95v (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,431 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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YK61 LEF 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 88.2%.

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 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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

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

Is YK61 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 LEF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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