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DA11 LAO

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,982 mi
Last recorded166,982 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 LAO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 166,982 miles

Nearside & offside front wipers split slightly

Nearside & offside rear tyres splits & cuts between treads

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 28 Oct 2024 166,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside & offside front wipers split slightly

Nearside & offside rear tyres splits & cuts between treads

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2023 165,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 158,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 153,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 150,125 miles

Both front discs worn and lipped

Front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 22 May 2019 144,867 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe worn

Pass 17 May 2018 139,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 139,270 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides x2 (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 127,075 miles

front regestration plate detoreated slightly

stone chip front screen zone A and B

Fail 22 May 2017 127,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s (4.1.E.1)

front regestration plate detoreated slightly

stone chip front screen zone A and B

Pass 16 May 2016 114,311 miles

Front number plate slightley deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2015 102,620 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,561 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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DA11 LAO is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DA11 LAO, 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 DA11 LAO registered?

DA11 LAO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is DA11 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA11 LAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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