2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RY56 DAV
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 112,711 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,711 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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RY56 DAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2025
- 112,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY56 DAV 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 (RY56 DAV) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
RY56 DAV Mileage History
- 21/04/202391,697 mi
- 23/04/2024101,743 mi+10,046 mi
- 23/04/2024101,747 mi+4 mi
- 24/04/2025112,665 mi+10,918 mi
- 30/04/2025112,711 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 10,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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