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BF11 WGA

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,799 mi
Last recorded137,799 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 137,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 137,790 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges live wire running to the starter (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 135,814 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

can't inspect all brake pipes due to undertrays and arch liners fitted

Fail 8 May 2024 135,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Back arm BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 133,793 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 123,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 123,216 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,416 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 May 2020 97,780 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 97,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 96,468 miles

rear prop shaft flexible joint starting to split

Fail 9 Feb 2019 96,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear prop shaft flexible joint starting to split

Pass 16 Sep 2017 87,530 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,685 miles

front and rear pads getting a bit low

headlights have bits missing but good patterns

nsf rim welded

nsr tyre getting close to limit

Fail 16 Aug 2016 79,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear pads getting a bit low

headlights have bits missing but good patterns

nsf rim welded

nsr tyre getting close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,252 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 54,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 WGA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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