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BL11 FVP

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 FVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 105,778 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 105,778 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push/pull arm bush split leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,597 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 62,825 miles

Emissions to clean to read.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 43,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 27,172 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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BL11 FVP is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL11 FVP, 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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BL11 FVP is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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