2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · ML51 LVA
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 109,619 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML51 LVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 109,619 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.
ML51 LVA 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 (ML51 LVA) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ML51 LVA Mileage History
- 17/03/202281,921 mi
- 17/03/202281,924 mi+3 mi
- 25/03/202389,175 mi+7,251 mi
- 07/05/202499,780 mi+10,605 mi
- 07/05/2025109,619 mi+9,839 mi
Average of roughly 8,821 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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- N47 Timing Chain FailureSerious
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- xDrive Transfer Case JudderSerious
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- FRM (Footwell Module) FailureModerate
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