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BL11 ZXN

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,984 mi
Last recorded69,984 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZXN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,984 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 69,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 15 May 2025 61,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,483 miles

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 7 Sep 2023 55,307 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,240 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,476 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,908 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 32,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 28,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,938 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,983 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 20,944 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)

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 ZXN is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BL11 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

BL11 ZXN is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2011.

Is BL11 ZXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL11 ZXN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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