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YK61 LFY

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,688 mi
Last recorded148,688 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 148,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Permit ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn close/scrubbed sidewall/cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn close/scrubbed sidewall/cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 141,981 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 137,772 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 137,772 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 133,835 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 19 Aug 2019 125,577 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and wearing heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2018 120,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cuts in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and wearing heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,392 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,835 miles

engine top cover and undertrays fittedobscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,235 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,812 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 LFY is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

YK61 LFY is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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