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BF11 KWP

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,949 mi
Last recorded129,949 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 KWP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 129,949 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp loose in bumper

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on dash

Fail 11 Feb 2025 129,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp loose in bumper

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,700 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2024 121,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides . (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp in bumper insecure .

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 113,453 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dangly bits on mirror . (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure Fixing bolt loose . (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Bumper insecure Insecure and protruding . (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides . (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp in bumper insecure .

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS warning light .

Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp in bumper insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 103,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp in bumper insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on front joint to dpf from wrong type of exhaust clamp being used . Blowing on rear on re welded pipe joint to silencer . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front axle has standard construction tyres and rear axle has runflat tyres fitted .

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mounting on sub frame bolt is torn across (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp in bumper insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside washer dribbles , nearside washer does nothing . (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on front joint to dpf from wrong type of exhaust clamp being used . Blowing on rear on re welded pipe joint to silencer . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front axle has standard construction tyres and rear axle has runflat tyres fitted .

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mounting on sub frame bolt is torn across (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp in bumper insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,251 miles

Front axle has standard tyres fitted , rear axle has runflat tyres fitted .

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front axle has standard tyres fitted , rear axle has runflat tyres fitted .

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,280 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,556 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 68,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,976 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 56,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,383 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF11 KWP is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BF11 KWP, 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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BF11 KWP is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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