2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · SY61 OVU
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 158,439 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,439 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.
SY61 OVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 158,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SY61 OVU Mileage History
- 28/09/2022133,221 mi
- 09/10/2023140,680 mi+7,459 mi
- 02/10/2024149,245 mi+8,565 mi
- 02/10/2024149,245 mi
- 24/09/2025158,439 mi+9,194 mi
Average of roughly 8,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY61 OVU 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 (SY61 OVU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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 (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 pin or bush likely to become detached console bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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