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BX11 WPU

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,855 mi
Last recorded123,855 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 WPU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 123,855 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 123,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,810 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 113,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,784 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,294 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,938 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 86,732 miles

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

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2019 86,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50-17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Dec 2018 77,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 62,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn osf nsf (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,076 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,767 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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BX11 WPU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX11 WPU, 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 BX11 WPU registered?

BX11 WPU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is BX11 WPU safe to buy?

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