2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · SE11 XWS
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 103,097 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE11 XWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 103,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE11 XWS 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 (SE11 XWS) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SE11 XWS Mileage History
- 14/05/202599,006 mi
- 23/05/202599,022 mi+16 mi
- 04/06/202599,030 mi+8 mi
- 11/05/2026103,090 mi+4,060 mi
- 13/05/2026103,097 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X1 (E84)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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