2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · SX11 CFD
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 102,084 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX11 CFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 102,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX11 CFD 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 (SX11 CFD) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
SX11 CFD Mileage History
- 10/07/202498,707 mi
- 10/07/202498,707 mi
- 10/07/202599,638 mi+931 mi
- 15/07/202599,660 mi+22 mi
- 25/06/2026102,084 mi+2,424 mi
Average of roughly 1,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X1 (E84)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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