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BP11 GZG

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,358 mi
Last recorded121,358 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 GZG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 121,358 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 1 Feb 2026 121,358 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,343 miles

O/s/f O/s/r N/s/r tyres on ware indicators

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,410 miles

O/s/r wheel may have been repaired

Rear brake pads low n/s/r very low

Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear inner pad appears to be wearing thinner

Rear rigid brake pipes appear to be swelling (Plastic coating)

Wipers poor

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 81,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,197 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 71,197 miles

Road wheel fixing missing bolts missing from all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,443 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 63,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,307 miles

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,839 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,536 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 GZG is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GZG, 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 BP11 GZG registered?

BP11 GZG is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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