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DA11 SKJ

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,378 mi
Last recorded119,378 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 119,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 113,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 107,121 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 107,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,732 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,440 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 80,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

covers and under trays.

Pass 7 May 2016 63,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,310 miles

Propshaft rear rubber coupling starting to split

Fail 13 May 2014 41,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 41,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DA11 SKJ 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 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 SKJ, 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 SKJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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