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DG11 WFJ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,607 mi
Last recorded165,607 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 165,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,613 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,542 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 133,850 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 133,850 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS, gone past shock absorber locating cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling broken spring (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has bad inner sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 129,489 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 92,550 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 92,550 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WFJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFJ, 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

How do I check the history of DG11 WFJ?

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What year was DG11 WFJ registered?

DG11 WFJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is DG11 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG11 WFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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