2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · RO61 ATU
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 84,270 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO61 ATU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 84,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO61 ATU 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 (RO61 ATU) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
RO61 ATU Mileage History
- 24/08/202370,042 mi
- 09/08/202473,040 mi+2,998 mi
- 21/08/202578,072 mi+5,032 mi
- 14/08/202684,270 mi+6,198 mi
- 14/08/202684,270 mi
Average of roughly 4,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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