2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YB61 FYL
2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 99,142 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,142 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.
YB61 FYL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2025
- 99,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YB61 FYL Mileage History
- 09/12/201413,159 mi
- 15/12/201515,464 mi+2,305 mi
- 13/03/201723,828 mi+8,364 mi
- 20/03/201833,506 mi+9,678 mi
- 14/03/201942,999 mi+9,493 mi
- 15/03/201942,999 mi
- 09/04/202050,841 mi+7,842 mi
- 06/04/202155,756 mi+4,915 mi
- 23/08/202276,331 mi+20,575 mi
- 23/08/202276,341 mi+10 mi
- 21/08/202384,711 mi+8,370 mi
- 06/01/202598,928 mi+14,217 mi
- 22/01/202599,142 mi+214 mi
Average of roughly 8,494 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
YB61 FYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 118 (YB61 FYL) between December 2014 and January 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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