2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · SW11 EES
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 141,439 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,439 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.
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SW11 EES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 141,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SW11 EES Mileage History
- 29/03/2023128,979 mi
- 25/03/2024133,037 mi+4,058 mi
- 20/03/2025137,990 mi+4,953 mi
- 27/03/2025138,110 mi+120 mi
- 17/11/2025141,439 mi+3,329 mi
Average of roughly 4,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW11 EES 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 (SW11 EES) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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