2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · M40 VAE
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 166,162 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,162 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.
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M40 VAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 166,162 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.
M40 VAE 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 (M40 VAE) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M40 VAE Mileage History
- 09/01/2024132,724 mi
- 08/01/2025149,086 mi+16,362 mi
- 13/01/2025149,249 mi+163 mi
- 06/01/2026166,133 mi+16,884 mi
- 13/01/2026166,162 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 16,615 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
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