2011 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · X3 DHA
2011 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 36,601 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X3 DHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 36,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X3 DHA 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 (X3 DHA) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X3 DHA Mileage History
- 14/03/202327,554 mi
- 20/03/202327,559 mi+5 mi
- 12/03/202427,796 mi+237 mi
- 12/03/202427,800 mi+4 mi
- 01/05/202536,601 mi+8,801 mi
Average of roughly 4,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X1 (E84)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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