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BG11 LJV

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,830 mi
Last recorded104,830 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 LJV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 104,830 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 104,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 101,777 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 101,777 miles

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

pad waring on

tpms light on

Pass 4 Apr 2022 95,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 86,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,424 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 56,775 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,599 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,944 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,143 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,978 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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BG11 LJV is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG11 LJV, 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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What year was BG11 LJV registered?

BG11 LJV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 22 April 2011.

Is BG11 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 LJV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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