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DE11 BVL

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,522 mi
Last recorded78,522 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 BVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,522 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 78,522 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 65,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,214 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,766 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,607 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracks in tread, tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre cracks in tread, starting to persih

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

Offside front tyre cracks in tread, tyre perished

Offside rear tyre cracks in tread, starting to perish

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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DE11 BVL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE11 BVL, 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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What year was DE11 BVL registered?

DE11 BVL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is DE11 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE11 BVL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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