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DK11 XKB

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,343 mi
Last recorded199,343 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 XKB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 199,343 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 199,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front front bumper damaged and needs re fitting

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake check light on

undertrays fitted preventing inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2023 192,639 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS AND OS INNER PADS; NS INNER PAD APPEARS ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged. At time of inspection: Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged presented with damage covered with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os:pads APPEAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: c/w Seat belt anchorage prescribed area: floor pan / floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Fail 3 Jan 2023 192,586 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure faulty / incorrect or loose clamp: at / after down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror glass damaged with sharp edge * (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS AND OS INNER PADS; NS INNER PAD APPEARS ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged. At time of inspection: Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged * (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os:pads APPEAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: c/w Seat belt anchorage prescribed area: floor pan / floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 12 Jan 2022 185,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS inner pad appears CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on ns both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake Result: Brake efficiency 20% Lazy Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the NS braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 10 Jan 2022 185,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ALL VERY WEAK. Washers must provide enough fluid for the wipers to clear the windscreen effectively (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS inner pad appears CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on ns both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake Result: Brake efficiency 20% Lazy Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the NS braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 5 Jan 2021 172,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake efficiency 17% Readings: 140 / 130 KgF

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorated. System adequately supported at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 30 Dec 2019 159,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

front exhaust flexy deteriorated. System secure at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 30 Dec 2019 159,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS replaced H7 bulb and refitted clip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

front exhaust flexy deteriorated. System secure at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 31 Dec 2018 142,568 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated. system secure at time of inspection

Front shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated / split / insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 28 Dec 2018 142,547 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARK BRAKE READINGS: 140 / 80 Eff =14% (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DAZZLE (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated. system secure at time of inspection

Front shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated / split / insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 13 Dec 2017 129,273 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 129,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 117,121 miles

ADVISORY ITEM for vehicle first used before 1 January 2012: Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated. system secure at time of inspection

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber has dirt / signs of previous leak. no signs of leak at time of inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 16 Dec 2016 117,120 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating 50KgF total (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated. system secure at time of inspection

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber has dirt / signs of previous leak. no signs of leak at time of inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,873 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES. (3.7.B.3)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 Jan 2015 90,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,605 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DK11 XKB is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XKB, 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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DK11 XKB is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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