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BW11 DJZ

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,356 mi
Last recorded148,356 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 DJZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 148,356 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticky and advise greasing (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack n/s upper screen just outside view of the road @ this time (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion starting various under rear of vehicle including subframe but not yet to excess

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2026 148,356 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken behind the PEF only held on with about 1/8 of the pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken behind the PEF only held on with about 1/8 of the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticky and advise greasing (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack n/s upper screen just outside view of the road @ this time (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion starting various under rear of vehicle including subframe but not yet to excess

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2026 148,005 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

sill/under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2025 128,235 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

sill/under covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2025 128,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

sill/under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2024 115,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 108,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN AND CUTS ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

low tyre pressure warning on dash

Fail 9 Dec 2022 108,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN AND CUTS ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

low tyre pressure warning on dash

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,610 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 100,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,754 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slight lip

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,354 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,304 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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BW11 DJZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DJZ, 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 BW11 DJZ registered?

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

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