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BN11 UVW

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,537 mi
Last recorded172,537 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 UVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 172,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 165,657 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 165,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 165,582 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damaged (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower oil seepage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 147,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 142,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 127,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,720 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 100,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 82,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,578 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,578 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 50,644 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BN11 UVW is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN11 UVW, 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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What year was BN11 UVW registered?

BN11 UVW is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is BN11 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 UVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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