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YY61 FET

2011 BMW X1

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,185 mi
Last recorded141,185 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 FET
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 141,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear parking brake only just met required standard

Fail 19 Mar 2025 141,154 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear parking brake only just met required standard

Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 120,269 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 100,593 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 100,593 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,671 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2020 95,667 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2019 87,696 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,322 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 78,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YY61 FET is a 2011 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY61 FET, 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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YY61 FET is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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