2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · FY61 YRZ
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 144,972 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FY61 YRZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2024
- 144,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY61 YRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X1 (FY61 YRZ) between May 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2024 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FY61 YRZ Mileage History
- 30/05/2022111,278 mi
- 08/06/2023126,891 mi+15,613 mi
- 09/06/2023126,893 mi+2 mi
- 23/04/2024144,972 mi+18,079 mi
Average of roughly 17,740 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X1 (E84)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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