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BV11 YTT

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,455 mi
Last recorded177,455 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 YTT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 177,455 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 177,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 172,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 165,696 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2023 165,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2022 156,720 miles

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

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

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2021 149,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 149,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 124,773 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 124,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 111,819 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 111,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,007 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 90,183 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Rear OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE WEARING INNER EDGE

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SCORED (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 90,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate insecure FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Rear OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE WEARING INNER EDGE

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SCORED (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,120 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV11 YTT 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 66.7%.

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 BV11 YTT, 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 BV11 YTT registered?

BV11 YTT is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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