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C12 OER

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,050 mi
Last recorded120,050 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 OER
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,050 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 120,047 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged has bleb in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 105,590 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2024 105,590 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,755 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,576 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,888 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 84,884 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 78,954 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 78,954 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged plastic shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central lower arm . steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,146 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2017 63,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 45,945 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2015 45,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,735 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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C12 OER is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C12 OER, 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 C12 OER registered?

C12 OER is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is C12 OER safe to buy?

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