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BJ11 XSM

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,716 mi
Last recorded101,716 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 XSM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 101,716 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,374 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 81,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,728 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 72,512 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,377 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 61,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,537 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 50,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,399 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,050 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,162 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 32,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 18,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XSM is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XSM, 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 XSM is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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