2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · FG11 VKK
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 118,628 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG11 VKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 118,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG11 VKK 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 (FG11 VKK) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
FG11 VKK Mileage History
- 16/12/2021102,294 mi
- 26/11/2022107,387 mi+5,093 mi
- 25/11/2023110,748 mi+3,361 mi
- 30/11/2024115,179 mi+4,431 mi
- 07/01/2026118,628 mi+3,449 mi
Average of roughly 4,023 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X1 (E84)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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