2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · MW61 FRU
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 144,814 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,814 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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MW61 FRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2026
- 144,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW61 FRU 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 (MW61 FRU) between July 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))”.
MW61 FRU Mileage History
- 31/07/2024133,822 mi
- 31/10/2024136,132 mi+2,310 mi
- 31/10/2024136,132 mi
- 11/11/2025142,192 mi+6,060 mi
- 13/10/2026144,814 mi+2,622 mi
Average of roughly 4,995 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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