2011 BMW 318 2.0L Diesel · GL11 LZS
2011 BMW 318 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 116,154 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 318
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL11 LZS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 116,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL11 LZS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 318 (GL11 LZS) between July 2014 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
GL11 LZS Mileage History
- 21/07/201433,268 mi
- 08/07/201544,041 mi+10,773 mi
- 08/07/201544,041 mi
- 29/06/201662,110 mi+18,069 mi
- 12/07/201773,892 mi+11,782 mi
- 27/06/201880,222 mi+6,330 mi
- 27/06/201880,222 mi
- 11/07/201987,581 mi+7,359 mi
- 17/07/202093,832 mi+6,251 mi
- 23/07/202093,919 mi+87 mi
- 09/07/202199,360 mi+5,441 mi
- 09/07/202199,360 mi
- 15/07/2022103,464 mi+4,104 mi
- 23/06/2023107,141 mi+3,677 mi
- 25/06/2024110,419 mi+3,278 mi
- 25/06/2025113,549 mi+3,130 mi
- 24/06/2026116,154 mi+2,605 mi
Average of roughly 6,950 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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