2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · BT61 BWH
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 183,586 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT61 BWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 183,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT61 BWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X1 (BT61 BWH) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BT61 BWH Mileage History
- 14/08/2023154,298 mi
- 29/07/2024167,191 mi+12,893 mi
- 29/07/2024167,191 mi
- 18/08/2025183,584 mi+16,393 mi
- 19/08/2025183,586 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 14,531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X1 (E84)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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