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BUT 8H

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,708 mi
Last recorded83,708 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 8H
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 83,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 78,095 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,881 miles

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 6 Jun 2022 66,651 miles

rear centre brake light cracked still showing red

Pass 6 Nov 2021 65,475 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 60,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 56,466 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 50,043 miles

uneven tread wear on both front tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2017 50,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

uneven tread wear on both front tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,986 miles

Front Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape On Outer Edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,008 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 14,863 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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BUT 8H is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUT 8H, 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 BUT 8H registered?

BUT 8H is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is BUT 8H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUT 8H shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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