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B27 TAM

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,663 mi
Last recorded146,663 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 TAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 146,663 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 146,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 130,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 122,647 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 122,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 114,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm depth 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,995 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 104,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,837 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie road end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,144 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,735 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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B27 TAM is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B27 TAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B27 TAM registered?

B27 TAM is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is B27 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B27 TAM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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