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DL11 FMF

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,638 mi
Last recorded138,638 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 FMF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 138,638 miles

tps light on

Pass 24 Sep 2024 131,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,922 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,402 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi split but not blowing

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,781 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 119,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,507 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 116,507 miles

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

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

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 10 Oct 2019 113,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,653 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 80,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 58,395 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DL11 FMF is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DL11 FMF, 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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What year was DL11 FMF registered?

DL11 FMF is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is DL11 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL11 FMF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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