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DN04 TOM

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,365 mi
Last recorded103,365 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 TOM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 103,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 103,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 95,665 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 87,737 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front head lamp lens cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,584 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 81,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 66,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray present.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,178 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 29,191 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn too outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt not fully checked, baby seat installed.

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn too outer edge

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 14,959 miles

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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DN04 TOM is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue 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 DN04 TOM, 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 DN04 TOM registered?

DN04 TOM is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is DN04 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN04 TOM 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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