2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · SL11 KVS
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 164,452 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SL11 KVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 164,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL11 KVS Mileage History
- 15/11/2023131,470 mi
- 15/11/2023131,470 mi
- 16/10/2024143,898 mi+12,428 mi
- 28/10/2024144,431 mi+533 mi
- 09/05/2026164,452 mi+20,021 mi
Average of roughly 13,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL11 KVS 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 (SL11 KVS) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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