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2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SP11 UMJ

SP11 UMJ

2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 110,384 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2011 · Dundee
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
110,384 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2011 BMW 118 presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 29 August 2025 at 110,384 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across its recent history. The vehicle cleared the final test without defects after two earlier August 2025 failures that also recorded no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical deterioration. No advisories or worn components appear anywhere in the supplied record. Annual mileage sits at a typical 7,359 miles for a fifteen-year-old car. The April 2023 test at 85,783 miles and April 2024 test at 94,466 miles show steady use of roughly 8,700 miles per year. A sharper rise occurred between April 2024 and August 2025, adding 15,918 miles in sixteen months. The sparse, clean MOT data gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs across that span. The repeated August 2025 failures with zero recorded defects suggest the car may have been presented for test before documentation or minor prep was complete, not due to failing brakes or suspension. A buyer should still verify the front coil springs, rear suspension bushes, and brake disc condition in person, as a 110,000-mile BMW of this era commonly develops unnoticed corrosion or worn mounts between tests. Given the absent advisories, previous keepers likely addressed wear before each test rather than letting items slide to failure. Inspect underneath for structural rust at sills and subframes, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits on a cold start, since the record offers no early warning of hidden degradation.
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SP11 UMJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
  • 110,384 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.

SP11 UMJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (SP11 UMJ) between April 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

SP11 UMJ Mileage History

  1. 06/04/202385,783 mi
  2. 05/04/202494,466 mi+8,683 mi
  3. 08/08/2025110,330 mi+15,864 mi
  4. 20/08/2025110,367 mi+37 mi
  5. 29/08/2025110,384 mi+17 mi

Average of roughly 10,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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