2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · GF11 XAM
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2011. Recorded mileage 121,122 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,122 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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GF11 XAM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 121,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF11 XAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 118 (GF11 XAM) between December 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GF11 XAM Mileage History
- 04/12/201452,070 mi
- 04/12/201452,070 mi
- 10/12/201574,470 mi+22,400 mi
- 10/12/201574,470 mi
- 06/12/201681,965 mi+7,495 mi
- 07/12/201784,219 mi+2,254 mi
- 21/11/201888,125 mi+3,906 mi
- 26/01/201989,078 mi+953 mi
- 07/02/202095,988 mi+6,910 mi
- 23/07/2021103,417 mi+7,429 mi
- 23/07/2021103,417 mi
- 25/07/2022108,226 mi+4,809 mi
- 26/07/2022108,226 mi
- 28/07/2023113,000 mi+4,774 mi
- 31/07/2023113,009 mi+9 mi
- 29/07/2024115,822 mi+2,813 mi
- 08/08/2024115,953 mi+131 mi
- 28/07/2025118,575 mi+2,622 mi
- 06/08/2026121,122 mi+2,547 mi
Average of roughly 5,916 miles per year across 19 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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