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C5 LXL

2011 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,498 mi
Last recorded108,498 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LXL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 108,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 106,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes and flexy ferules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat connection (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 102,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2022 95,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,457 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 93,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,plastic under trays fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower rose bush worn

Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,626 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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C5 LXL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C5 LXL, 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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C5 LXL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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