2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · WM11 LWU
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 93,539 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,539 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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WM11 LWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 93,539 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.
WM11 LWU 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 (WM11 LWU) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing 3 securing bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40 R 18 (89W) (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to low beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))”.
WM11 LWU Mileage History
- 04/01/202485,948 mi
- 20/05/202588,474 mi+2,526 mi
- 22/05/202588,493 mi+19 mi
- 13/05/202693,539 mi+5,046 mi
- 14/05/202693,539 mi
Average of roughly 3,221 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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