2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · PY10 GAL
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 94,298 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY10 GAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 94,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY10 GAL 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 (PY10 GAL) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
PY10 GAL Mileage History
- 11/01/202374,277 mi
- 10/01/202486,033 mi+11,756 mi
- 10/01/202486,035 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/202594,251 mi+8,216 mi
- 23/01/202694,298 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 6,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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