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BL11 FOJ

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,026 mi
Last recorded71,026 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 FOJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 71,026 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,433 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 67,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 64,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,854 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,350 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,450 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,763 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 32,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 23,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2014 23,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BL11 FOJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL11 FOJ, 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 BL11 FOJ registered?

BL11 FOJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is BL11 FOJ safe to buy?

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