2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · C16 HAJ
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 131,198 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C16 HAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 131,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C16 HAJ Mileage History
- 29/06/202497,744 mi
- 01/07/2025118,306 mi+20,562 mi
- 14/08/2026131,172 mi+12,866 mi
- 17/08/2026131,198 mi+26 mi
- 17/08/2026131,198 mi
Average of roughly 15,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C16 HAJ 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 118 (C16 HAJ) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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