2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LC61 ESO
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 148,969 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC61 ESO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 148,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC61 ESO 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 (LC61 ESO) between February 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LC61 ESO Mileage History
- 21/02/2022140,170 mi
- 01/02/2023148,877 mi+8,707 mi
- 01/02/2023148,877 mi
- 10/12/2024148,969 mi+92 mi
- 10/12/2024148,969 mi
Average of roughly 3,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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