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C21 BJC

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,791 mi
Last recorded147,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 BJC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 147,791 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 139,474 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 129,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 120,662 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 112,912 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 106,444 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 99,912 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 95,798 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,074 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 78,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm but worn heavily on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,801 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,320 miles

offside rear tyre nearing limits

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C21 BJC is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C21 BJC, 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 C21 BJC registered?

C21 BJC is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is C21 BJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 BJC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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