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DM05 RUD

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,037 mi
Last recorded99,037 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM05 RUD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,037 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower and upper trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 98,984 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower and upper trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 87,661 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle insecure (1.1.6 (d))

TPMS warning light on

oil close to minimum

Fail 28 Jun 2025 87,452 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle insecure (1.1.6 (d))

TPMS warning light on

oil close to minimum

Pass 24 Jun 2024 75,078 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 70,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 65,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,904 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 6 Jul 2020 54,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,071 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 38,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,923 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 37,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,092 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,155 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,776 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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DM05 RUD is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DM05 RUD, 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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DM05 RUD is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is DM05 RUD safe to buy?

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