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DG11 SGZ

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,873 mi
Last recorded112,873 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 SGZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 112,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rearbrake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 112,870 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet won't lock shut (3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rearbrake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 105,213 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,323 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,743 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,253 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 62,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 46,966 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,541 miles

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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DG11 SGZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver 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 DG11 SGZ, 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 DG11 SGZ registered?

DG11 SGZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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