2019 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Diesel · X70 KAR
2019 BMW 1 Series (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2019. Recorded mileage 61,498 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- 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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X70 KAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 61,498 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.
X70 KAR 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 2019 BMW 1 Series (X70 KAR) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 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 (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
X70 KAR Mileage History
- 21/09/202228,148 mi
- 05/04/202338,360 mi+10,212 mi
- 12/04/202338,364 mi+4 mi
- 27/08/202450,340 mi+11,976 mi
- 04/11/202561,498 mi+11,158 mi
Average of roughly 10,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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