2011 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH11 YVM
2011 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 170,195 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,195 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.
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YH11 YVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2026
- 170,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH11 YVM 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 (YH11 YVM) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”.
YH11 YVM Mileage History
- 18/08/2023138,368 mi
- 20/08/2024148,894 mi+10,526 mi
- 20/08/2024148,894 mi
- 22/08/2025158,286 mi+9,392 mi
- 26/08/2026170,195 mi+11,909 mi
Average of roughly 10,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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