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BR11 OMR

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,208 mi
Last recorded112,208 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR11 OMR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 112,208 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside hand brake effort getting low

unser trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2024 107,461 miles

Offside hand brake effort getting low

unser trays and engine covers fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,092 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 99,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 97,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,722 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,297 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,840 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,854 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,761 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 62,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,373 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,048 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,554 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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BR11 OMR is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BR11 OMR, 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 BR11 OMR registered?

BR11 OMR is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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