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YX11 XAY

2011 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,741 mi
Last recorded194,741 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 XAY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 194,741 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated REAR COUPLING (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT & REAR SUB-FRAMES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 194,741 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated REAR COUPLING (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT & REAR SUB-FRAMES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 193,839 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 193,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 193,374 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 193,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside , advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside, advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 186,734 miles

Rear Noise noticed on Rbt test

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks heavily corroded and look damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 186,732 miles

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

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

Brake warning light on

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

Nearside Front Pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Noise noticed on Rbt test

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks heavily corroded and look damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 176,969 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 176,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi seperated, emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 165,451 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 165,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Wipers noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2020 145,172 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small cracks in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 120,699 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,328 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 96,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,197 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,194 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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YX11 XAY is a 2011 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YX11 XAY, 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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YX11 XAY is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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