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BG11 LGY

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,396 mi
Last recorded140,396 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 LGY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 140,396 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Aug 2025 139,491 miles

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

TPMS Light on

Fail 28 Aug 2025 139,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 13 Aug 2024 132,567 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 132,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 127,556 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged but not excessively

Fail 3 Aug 2023 127,556 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged but not excessively

Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,492 miles

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

front bumper damaged but not excessively

Fail 5 Aug 2022 119,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

front bumper damaged but not excessively

Pass 23 Aug 2021 109,622 miles

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned light clusters different (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned light clusters different (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 109,622 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned light clusters different (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned light clusters different (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 101,118 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 27 Aug 2020 10,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,287 miles

heavy damage to front bumper/grill

light wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,222 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,222 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,965 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limits.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,070 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,767 miles

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

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

n,s,f and o,s,f tyres slightly perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BG11 LGY is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG11 LGY, 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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BG11 LGY is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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