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B5 MPH

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,093 mi
Last recorded96,093 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MPH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 96,093 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,905 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,332 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 86,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and plastic under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2022 85,410 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,657 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Two items fitted to drivers side edge of windscreen, not significantly affecting drivers view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 66,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,366 miles

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

under body shields fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,552 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 39,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 13,834 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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B5 MPH is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B5 MPH, 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 B5 MPH registered?

B5 MPH is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is B5 MPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 MPH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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