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2011 BMW 1 2.0L Diesel · AJ11 UPL

AJ11 UPL

2011 BMW 1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 10,576 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 1
Year / Origin
2011 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Mar 2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
10,576 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Mar 2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The most recent MOT was over three years ago in March 2023. While the vehicle eventually passed, it initially failed due to a fault with the supplementary restraint system warning lamp and worn rear brake discs. There is a critical and highly suspicious discrepancy in the mileage records. The vehicle was recorded at 100,575 miles during its 2023 failure, but the subsequent pass on the same day lists only 10,576 miles. This contradiction makes the actual mileage ambiguous and suggests either a significant data entry error or potential odometer tampering. The mechanical trend shows a history of failures involving critical safety and chassis components. Previous records highlight a serious fluid leak from a front shock absorber, a damaged anti-roll bar, and tyres worn beyond legal limits. The overall condition trend appears unstable. The combination of serious suspension failures, safety system faults, and a three-year gap in MOT history suggests the vehicle may have been neglected or left standing for a prolonged period. A buyer must first verify the true mileage and check for any active SRS warning lights on the dashboard.
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AJ11 UPL Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2023
  • 10,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

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AJ11 UPL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 06:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 1 (AJ11 UPL) between March 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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AJ11 UPL Mileage History

  1. 12/03/202292,352 mi
  2. 24/03/2023100,575 mi+8,223 mi
  3. 24/03/202310,576 mi-89,999 mi

Average of roughly -79,175 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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