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BD11 FYT

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,910 mi
Last recorded105,910 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 FYT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 105,910 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 105,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 105,548 miles

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

Offside headlamp upper inner mount broken(no movement in light unit)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 104,454 miles

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

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

Offside head lamp top/inner mount broken(no movement in light unit)

Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake slightly binding.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,790 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wear outer edge front tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 50,203 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 50,203 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,538 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 33,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2014 21,843 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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BD11 FYT 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 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 BD11 FYT, 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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BD11 FYT is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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