2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · GY61 UEA
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 52,381 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY61 UEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 52,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY61 UEA 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 (GY61 UEA) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GY61 UEA Mileage History
- 24/08/202247,595 mi
- 24/08/202247,595 mi
- 12/09/202349,197 mi+1,602 mi
- 11/09/202450,950 mi+1,753 mi
- 10/09/202552,381 mi+1,431 mi
Average of roughly 1,571 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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