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DP53 RNS

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,115 mi
Last recorded110,115 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP53 RNS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 110,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,332 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 79,364 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,323 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to limit, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,535 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,170 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 37,982 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 19,276 miles

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

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

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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DP53 RNS is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DP53 RNS, 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 DP53 RNS registered?

DP53 RNS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 22 January 2011.

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