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C26 MEG

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,696 mi
Last recorded126,696 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 MEG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 126,696 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 126,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Teread depth 1.68mm - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 115,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 108,353 miles

Condensation in headlights

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 101,779 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Some condensation in nearside headlight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 95,518 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres quite worn on inside edges and to wear indicator bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 90,136 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 90,130 miles

Emissions not tested Large amount of exhaust smoke and engine running poorly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust cracked almost all around pipe near silencer mounting (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 84,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,873 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 78,873 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,219 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,477 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,653 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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C26 MEG is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C26 MEG, 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 C26 MEG registered?

C26 MEG is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is C26 MEG safe to buy?

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