2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LF11 YOY
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 141,258 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,258 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.
LF11 YOY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2023
- 141,258 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.
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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LF11 YOY Mileage History
- 19/03/201483,072 mi
- 19/03/201483,072 mi
- 15/04/201597,742 mi+14,670 mi
- 26/03/2016103,919 mi+6,177 mi
- 18/03/2017110,920 mi+7,001 mi
- 17/04/2018117,540 mi+6,620 mi
- 04/04/2019123,043 mi+5,503 mi
- 07/03/2020128,175 mi+5,132 mi
- 08/03/2021133,068 mi+4,893 mi
- 08/03/2021133,068 mi
- 23/02/2022137,629 mi+4,561 mi
- 15/02/2023141,258 mi+3,629 mi
Average of roughly 6,529 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
LF11 YOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 118 (LF11 YOY) between March 2014 and February 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2023 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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