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5557 SC

2011 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,137 mi
Last recorded35,137 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5557 SC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 35,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 34,268 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall is perishable

Pass 15 Aug 2023 33,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 32,210 miles

Upper brake light unit damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,435 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,706 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,426 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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5557 SC is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5557 SC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5557 SC registered?

5557 SC is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is 5557 SC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5557 SC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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