2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · HW60 PHN
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 80,627 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW60 PHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 80,627 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.
HW60 PHN 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 (HW60 PHN) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HW60 PHN Mileage History
- 27/05/202268,379 mi
- 24/05/202372,684 mi+4,305 mi
- 24/05/202372,685 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/202476,724 mi+4,039 mi
- 20/05/202580,627 mi+3,903 mi
Average of roughly 4,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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