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BT11 BZP

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,728 mi
Last recorded67,728 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 BZP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 66,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 64,736 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 60,294 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 52,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on outside edges, n.s low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre low outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Fail 29 Sep 2020 47,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre low outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge,almost on 2mm

Pass 30 May 2019 37,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 25,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 20,760 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 19,773 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre (leaking)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 18,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 20 May 2015 18,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 May 2014 17,244 miles

advise 2xrear tyres approx 3mm

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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BT11 BZP is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BT11 BZP, 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 BT11 BZP registered?

BT11 BZP is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is BT11 BZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT11 BZP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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