2011 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- BMW
- Year
- 2011
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 2000 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 October 2026 (137 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 60,167 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 50/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2011 Bmw has 13 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 60,167 miles. The recent MOT pass in Oct 2025 followed an extremely low mileage period, raising concerns about long-term reliability and maintenance.
The vehicle shows a consistent mileage trajectory, but a critical anomaly: only 375 miles were recorded between Oct 2024 and Oct 2025, indicating extremely low usage for a 15-year-old diesel.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Only 375 miles recorded between Oct 2024 and Oct 2025 (extremely low for age).
- BMW diesel engine (N54/N20) has a history of DPF and turbo failures, posing high future repair costs.
- Community-reported 'transport blocks left installed on front struts affecting suspension' is a known BMW N54/N20 issue.
- The 2011 BMW is a 15-year-old vehicle with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, but its age and mileage pattern are a major concern.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-10-29, indicating current roadworthiness and recent safety checks.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects found in the MOT history.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes, except for the recent low usage.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating for a 2011 model is a positive for its time.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 60,167 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 62,630 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 65,449 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
|
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 69,345 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 72,822 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 76,529 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 77,599 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 79,639 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 82,991 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 86,258 mi |
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 86,259 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 88,415 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 88,793 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL11 FOC, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.