2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RA11 ALS
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 103,439 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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RA11 ALS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2023
- 103,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA11 ALS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 118 (RA11 ALS) between February 2015 and July 2023.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RA11 ALS Mileage History
- 27/02/201561,329 mi
- 01/03/201561,519 mi+190 mi
- 21/03/201562,743 mi+1,224 mi
- 05/02/201667,396 mi+4,653 mi
- 12/08/201778,747 mi+11,351 mi
- 22/10/201885,704 mi+6,957 mi
- 22/10/201885,705 mi+1 mi
- 03/12/201991,986 mi+6,281 mi
- 08/01/202195,667 mi+3,681 mi
- 11/01/202195,669 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/202298,595 mi+2,926 mi
- 19/02/202298,595 mi
- 11/07/2023103,439 mi+4,844 mi
Average of roughly 5,033 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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