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BJ11 UYZ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,666 mi
Last recorded185,666 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 UYZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 185,666 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 185,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 178,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 172,048 miles

Coolant leak ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 172,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 167,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 155,448 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 155,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,745 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s o/s cracking in outer tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 137,745 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s o/s cracking in outer tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 129,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50zr17 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,757 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 99,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,753 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,061 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

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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BJ11 UYZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ11 UYZ, 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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BJ11 UYZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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