2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · X222 MDY
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 61,641 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X222 MDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 61,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X222 MDY 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 (X222 MDY) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X222 MDY Mileage History
- 17/12/202242,657 mi
- 22/04/202451,012 mi+8,355 mi
- 13/02/202554,512 mi+3,500 mi
- 06/02/202661,639 mi+7,127 mi
- 06/02/202661,641 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- N47 Timing Chain FailureSerious
The rear-mounted timing chain can stretch or jump if wear is ignored. On early units, the crankshaft sprocket teeth were too sharp, accelerating wear (Recall 14V054). On UK cars this is the headline risk on 118d, 120d, and 123d models.
- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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- ABS Pump / DSC Module FailureModerate
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