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BG11 LKE

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,554 mi
Last recorded159,554 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 LKE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 159,554 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 154,012 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine Noisy

Front Exhaust Flexible pipe cracked

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

Fail 13 May 2022 154,011 miles

Front All direction indicators not working NS and OS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam NS and OS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working NS and OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working NS and OS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS and OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine Noisy

Front Exhaust Flexible pipe cracked

Front Fog lamps not working

Front Side windows does not wind down

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

Rear Rear Fog lamps not working

Rear Reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Apr 2021 145,854 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 145,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 141,014 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 141,013 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 134,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 134,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 123,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre outer edge worn

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

emissions tested no reading detected

Fail 7 Jun 2017 123,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre outer edge worn

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

emissions tested no reading detected

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,871 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,042 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,340 miles

Front wipers smearing

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 LKE is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKE, 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 LKE registered?

BG11 LKE is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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