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DE11 YKM

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,101 mi
Last recorded152,101 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 YKM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 152,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to2.0mm,bald on inner edge.attention required (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 152,096 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm,lower on edge.attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3.0mm,low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 150,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 145,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 140,386 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 140,375 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 135,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 126,991 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 120,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 116,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 113,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 108,552 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 108,552 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres have base rubber showing on outer edges / both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 May 2014 79,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 79,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YKM is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

DE11 YKM is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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