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DK11 XKA

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,559 mi
Last recorded147,559 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 XKA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 147,559 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm bushes[nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency just met and parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 27 May 2026 147,559 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm bushes[nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency just met and parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 28 May 2025 142,040 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would recommend changing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn smooth [recommend changing asap] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper arms [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has high travel and only has small amount of excess travel[needs service or adjustment]

Fail 28 May 2025 142,040 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would recommend changing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn smooth [recommend changing asap] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper arms [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has high travel and only has small amount of excess travel[needs service or adjustment]

Pass 30 May 2024 134,954 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 129,103 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 129,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 124,782 miles

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

Parking brake just made 16% & only just passed test

Fail 8 Jun 2022 124,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake just made 16% & only just passed test

Pass 7 Jun 2021 120,004 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 93,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,064 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 71,902 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,924 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,487 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,234 miles

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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DK11 XKA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

DK11 XKA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is DK11 XKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK11 XKA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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