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2011 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YC11 UPY

YC11 UPY

2011 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/05/2011. Recorded mileage 105,886 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2011 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 24/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
105,886 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1995cc

YC11 UPY Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
  • 105,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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YC11 UPY Mileage History

  1. 19/05/201424,278 mi
  2. 08/05/201532,909 mi+8,631 mi
  3. 19/05/201641,858 mi+8,949 mi
  4. 03/05/201743,582 mi+1,724 mi
  5. 01/05/201846,873 mi+3,291 mi
  6. 07/12/201957,216 mi+10,343 mi
  7. 16/04/202164,808 mi+7,592 mi
  8. 09/04/202269,597 mi+4,789 mi
  9. 08/06/202381,230 mi+11,633 mi
  10. 11/01/202484,381 mi+3,151 mi
  11. 11/01/202484,381 mi
  12. 21/11/202493,488 mi+9,107 mi
  13. 22/11/202493,489 mi+1 mi
  14. 20/11/2025105,699 mi+12,210 mi
  15. 25/11/2025105,886 mi+187 mi

Average of roughly 7,083 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

YC11 UPY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:08
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 118 (YC11 UPY) between May 2014 and November 2025.

The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 25 November 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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