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YY61 GZL

2011 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,039 mi
Last recorded121,039 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 GZL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 121,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 117,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 112,012 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes on both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 107,143 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 103,321 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,139 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,688 miles

child seat fitted on n/s/f seat and air bag active

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,087 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2017 68,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer shoulder.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,737 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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YY61 GZL 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 92.9%.

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 YY61 GZL, 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 YY61 GZL registered?

YY61 GZL is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YY61 GZL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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