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BS51 NKS

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,516 mi
Last recorded143,516 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS51 NKS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 136,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 129,723 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,739 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 121,714 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 114,503 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,616 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,947 miles

engine covers & undertrays

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,500 miles

2 x front brake discs lipped/worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,500 miles

2 x front brake discs lipped/worn

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,815 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 23 Nov 2017 93,815 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Nov 2016 86,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 26 Nov 2016 86,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2015 77,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,653 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,653 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BS51 NKS is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BS51 NKS, 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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BS51 NKS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 2 August 2011.

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