2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ60 KVO
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 219,974 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ60 KVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2024
- 219,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ60 KVO 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 (RJ60 KVO) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RJ60 KVO Mileage History
- 03/11/2021180,943 mi
- 22/10/2022188,590 mi+7,647 mi
- 13/11/2023205,364 mi+16,774 mi
- 16/11/2023205,365 mi+1 mi
- 18/11/2024219,974 mi+14,609 mi
Average of roughly 12,830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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