2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · MU53 XSH
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 132,193 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MU53 XSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 132,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MU53 XSH 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 (MU53 XSH) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2025 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
MU53 XSH Mileage History
- 02/09/2023118,511 mi
- 02/09/2023118,511 mi
- 24/08/2024125,863 mi+7,352 mi
- 30/08/2025132,193 mi+6,330 mi
- 30/08/2025132,193 mi
Average of roughly 6,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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