2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · G4 BHR
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2011. Recorded mileage 111,121 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G4 BHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 111,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G4 BHR 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 (G4 BHR) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
G4 BHR Mileage History
- 06/09/2024103,264 mi
- 16/09/2025105,935 mi+2,671 mi
- 16/09/2025105,937 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/2026111,121 mi+5,184 mi
- 18/09/2026111,121 mi
Average of roughly 3,867 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X1 (E84)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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