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YM11 GNU

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,762 mi
Last recorded124,762 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM11 GNU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 124,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 120,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer only just provides insufficient washer liquid

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 116,413 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 116,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 112,374 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 107,052 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 103,022 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad retaining clip missing, advise replacement

under shields fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2021 103,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad retaining clip missing, advise replacement

under shields fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 100,654 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s - rear arm, inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 100,654 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s - rear arm, inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Park brake system. (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 100,654 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 100,654 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Park brake system. (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre - nail in tread.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,767 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 87,767 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Rear socket missing. (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy detatched. (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,981 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,876 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,845 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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YM11 GNU is a 2011 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YM11 GNU, 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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YM11 GNU is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 9 April 2011.

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