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DJ09 JDB

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ09 JDB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 101,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,463 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 72,452 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2019 65,516 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,282 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,219 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread is worn

Offside Rear tyre tread is worn

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,236 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,494 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,570 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 41,570 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DJ09 JDB is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DJ09 JDB, 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

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What year was DJ09 JDB registered?

DJ09 JDB is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2011.

Is DJ09 JDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ09 JDB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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