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DS11 CLN

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,714 mi
Last recorded137,714 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 CLN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 137,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 130,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 118,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 117,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 98,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Undertrays slightly insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,113 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 78,113 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,710 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 62,678 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 7 Jan 2019 55,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 49,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,764 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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DS11 CLN is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver 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 DS11 CLN, 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 DS11 CLN registered?

DS11 CLN is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is DS11 CLN safe to buy?

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