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DAZ 5015

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,077 mi
Last recorded154,077 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 5015
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 154,077 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 150,412 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 146,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,358 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 144,337 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and bold on inner with deep cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 140,515 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2022 140,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2021 134,277 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 129,844 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 129,844 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 120,939 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,564 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,494 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 48,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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DAZ 5015 is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DAZ 5015, 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 DAZ 5015 registered?

DAZ 5015 is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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