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DG11 SKO

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,670 mi
Last recorded167,670 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 SKO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 167,670 miles

Central Rear Cross member

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 162,801 miles

Central Rear Cross member

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 159,379 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Cross member

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake wear lead

Fail 23 Oct 2023 159,313 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Cross member

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake wear lead

Pass 17 Oct 2022 155,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front wiper slight smearing

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

middle floor strut plate cracked

tpms light on

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2022 155,636 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front wiper slight smearing

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

middle floor strut plate cracked

tpms light on

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 148,644 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 142,047 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 142,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 135,663 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service Light On

Fail 9 Apr 2018 135,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre Has Wear On Outer Wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service Light On

Pass 25 Apr 2017 129,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 124,307 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,920 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,245 miles

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

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 SKO is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black 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 DG11 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

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

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