2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · ES08 TAM
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 69,676 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,676 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ES08 TAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 69,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ES08 TAM 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 (ES08 TAM) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ES08 TAM Mileage History
- 28/06/202261,113 mi
- 26/06/202364,828 mi+3,715 mi
- 27/06/202364,830 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/202469,676 mi+4,846 mi
- 27/06/202469,676 mi
Average of roughly 4,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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