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B2 KNR

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

187,615 mi
Last recorded187,615 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 KNR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 187,615 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 184,529 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 184,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 179,674 miles

Crankshaft pulley rubber dampener moderately perished/cracked

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear to outer tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 179,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Crankshaft pulley rubber dampener moderately perished/cracked

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear to outer tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 166,443 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 166,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 152,281 miles

wheel rims corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 152,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

wheel rims corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 138,276 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 138,217 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,461 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 126,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 111,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,402 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 96,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,931 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked perished and bold on inner and outer sholders

Offside Front Tyre cracked perished and bold on inner and outer sholders

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,994 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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B2 KNR is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B2 KNR, 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 B2 KNR registered?

B2 KNR is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 5 April 2011.

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