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BJ11 UZS

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,793 mi
Last recorded115,793 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 115,793 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2024 113,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2022 109,634 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,377 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2021 107,345 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,380 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 103,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,381 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner tread edge cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,589 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,028 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,006 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,958 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,259 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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BJ11 UZS 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 81.3%.

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 BJ11 UZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ11 UZS registered?

BJ11 UZS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ11 UZS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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