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BW11 DCX

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,161 mi
Last recorded70,161 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 DCX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,161 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and has no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,867 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,688 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 58,688 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,356 miles

nsr tyre slight cut inner tread

Fail 25 Jul 2014 31,355 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

nsr tyre slight cut inner tread

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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BW11 DCX is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW11 DCX, 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 BW11 DCX registered?

BW11 DCX is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is BW11 DCX safe to buy?

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