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BF11 WHD

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,048 mi
Last recorded119,048 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 WHD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 119,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 115,474 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 115,474 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2023 111,412 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 111,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 107,306 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 107,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 107,250 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsf+osf (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nsf+osf (5.3.2 (d))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2021 93,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust flexipipe deteriorated

propshaft rear rubber donut perished

Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

propshaft rear rubber donut perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust flexipipe deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2020 87,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 81,415 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 72,957 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 72,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,496 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 62,495 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 54,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm wearing outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm wearing outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,619 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,004 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 44,004 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 37,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,768 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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BF11 WHD is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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