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DRZ 1618

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,533 mi
Last recorded77,533 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 1618
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 77,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 71,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 68,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 63,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring poor cond (1.6 (c))

both rear tyres cracking across tread

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 May 2021 59,542 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 59,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 57,310 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,925 miles

wont emit smoke

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,733 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 39,281 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,403 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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DRZ 1618 is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DRZ 1618, 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 DRZ 1618 registered?

DRZ 1618 is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is DRZ 1618 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 1618 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRZ 1618 have outstanding finance?

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