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BV11 YVN

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,338 mi
Last recorded122,338 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 YVN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 122,338 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 122,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 101,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,251 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 76,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,334 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to feather on inside

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

No emissions print out too clean

Offside Front Tyre starting to feather on inside

Offside Rear Tyre starting to feather on inside

Unable to properly check underside of vehicle as plastic trims fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to feather on inside

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

No emissions print out too clean

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre starting to feather on inside

Offside Rear Tyre starting to feather on inside

Unable to properly check underside of vehicle as plastic trims fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 57,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,378 miles

Advise o/s mirror damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

visual smoke test

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,242 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 YVN is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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