2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · NL61 BKF
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 80,315 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 BKF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 80,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL61 BKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X1 (NL61 BKF) between August 2014 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
NL61 BKF Mileage History
- 21/08/201430,895 mi
- 30/05/201537,343 mi+6,448 mi
- 26/05/201640,775 mi+3,432 mi
- 31/05/201744,856 mi+4,081 mi
- 08/05/201847,963 mi+3,107 mi
- 08/05/201847,963 mi
- 20/05/201953,667 mi+5,704 mi
- 10/11/202059,318 mi+5,651 mi
- 30/05/202265,237 mi+5,919 mi
- 23/05/202369,160 mi+3,923 mi
- 30/05/202369,266 mi+106 mi
- 30/05/202473,033 mi+3,767 mi
- 27/05/202577,246 mi+4,213 mi
- 18/05/202680,315 mi+3,069 mi
Average of roughly 4,209 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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