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DG11 SKJ

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,290 mi
Last recorded128,290 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 128,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jan 2025 122,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Differential corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 113,133 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 113,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,675 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 103,675 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 95,118 miles

both rear top suspension arms bushes show wear

Pass 29 Feb 2020 93,237 miles

wipers worn

Fail 29 Feb 2020 93,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wipers worn

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,328 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 85,351 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,888 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2017 79,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2016 77,041 miles

Covers in engine bay and under trays fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut deep enough to see cords but does not meet failure requirements

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,348 miles

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

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

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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DG11 SKJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red 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 DG11 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

DG11 SKJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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