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DA11 FLP

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,082 mi
Last recorded149,082 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 FLP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 149,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 145,339 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR AXLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 145,339 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR AXLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 141,876 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 141,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 139,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 139,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 112,319 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR READ OUT

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 112,319 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR READ OUT

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 100,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2018 100,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread to inner sidewall ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,919 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

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

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

Small cut in N/S/F tyre inner wall

Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on shoulder. Offside front tyre wearing on shoulder.

Sill covers fitted to both outer sills unable to fully inspect both outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DA11 FLP is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA11 FLP, 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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DA11 FLP is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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