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DK11 XGZ

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 XGZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 117,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 117,793 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 117,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,819 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 89,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,700 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 71,653 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 71,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,579 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose full centre and rear section loose due to damaged flexible section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 67,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose full centre and rear section loose due to damaged flexible section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

battery warning message on dash

bulb failure warning message on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,386 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 205/50r1789v rsc (4.1.E.1)

nearside front jacking block missing

Fail 16 Jan 2016 38,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r1791v rsc (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 205/50r1789v rsc (4.1.E.1)

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,098 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 27,475 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut in tread down to cords, not in excess of limit

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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DK11 XGZ 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 DK11 XGZ, 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 DK11 XGZ registered?

DK11 XGZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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The MOT history for DK11 XGZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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