2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YE61 WUB
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 124,797 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE61 WUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 124,797 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.
YE61 WUB 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 (YE61 WUB) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YE61 WUB Mileage History
- 28/02/202378,085 mi
- 01/02/202495,230 mi+17,145 mi
- 15/01/2025109,196 mi+13,966 mi
- 07/01/2026124,797 mi+15,601 mi
- 08/01/2026124,797 mi
Average of roughly 16,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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