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DE11 KVH

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,339 mi
Last recorded165,339 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 KVH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 165,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 154,902 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 154,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 145,699 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 136,155 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 124,853 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 114,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 106,985 miles

emission to clean

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,330 miles

emission clean

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,032 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,660 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 66,660 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 66,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 50,931 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 50,885 miles

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

front inner pads worn to 3mm

front tyres worn on edges

rear inner pads worn to 2mm

rear tyres punctured and worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DE11 KVH is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KVH, 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 DE11 KVH registered?

DE11 KVH is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is DE11 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE11 KVH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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