2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · EO61 JCU
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 164,993 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO61 JCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2026
- 164,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO61 JCU 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 1 Series (EO61 JCU) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
EO61 JCU Mileage History
- 14/04/2023144,112 mi
- 15/04/2024152,484 mi+8,372 mi
- 11/04/2025158,744 mi+6,260 mi
- 14/04/2025158,746 mi+2 mi
- 27/03/2026164,993 mi+6,247 mi
Average of roughly 7,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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