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BP11 GSU

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,274 mi
Last recorded156,274 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 GSU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 156,274 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 156,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 147,588 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated but exhaust system is still adequately supported

Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 131,120 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose at flexible pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 121,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 20 May 2020 110,751 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 99,473 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 99,473 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 85,738 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 73,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,635 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,635 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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,928 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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BP11 GSU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BP11 GSU, 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 BP11 GSU registered?

BP11 GSU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is BP11 GSU safe to buy?

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