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C17 MBB

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,924 mi
Last recorded145,924 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 MBB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 145,924 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 145,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 136,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,691 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 120,769 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 120,766 miles

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

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

park brake efficiency only just met - attention may be required

Pass 13 Sep 2021 108,188 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,380 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,139 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,139 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 70,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration front number plate.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 54,865 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration front number plate.

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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C17 MBB is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C17 MBB, 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 C17 MBB registered?

C17 MBB is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is C17 MBB safe to buy?

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