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2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,981 mi
Last recorded146,981 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB10 BDB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 146,981 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine under tray fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2025 146,981 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2024 141,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2024 141,938 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2023 135,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 135,788 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 131,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 124,467 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshaped on inner edges

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met it would appear that the system needs adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Aug 2020 117,618 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 113,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2018 104,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,889 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,035 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

movement in steering column around top universal joint

rear axle oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,568 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,788 miles

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,475 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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BB10 BDB is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BB10 BDB, 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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BB10 BDB is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 11 February 2011.

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