2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · P20 TAX
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 155,743 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P20 TAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 155,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P20 TAX 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 (P20 TAX) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
P20 TAX Mileage History
- 11/10/2024131,889 mi
- 02/10/2025143,444 mi+11,555 mi
- 02/10/2025143,463 mi+19 mi
- 07/10/2026155,743 mi+12,280 mi
- 08/10/2026155,743 mi
Average of roughly 11,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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