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BV11 YVM

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,408 mi
Last recorded113,408 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 YVM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 113,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 101,687 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 101,686 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,608 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight cracks rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,808 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 35,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,373 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,595 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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BV11 YVM is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV11 YVM, 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 BV11 YVM registered?

BV11 YVM is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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