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DS11 JCO

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,868 mi
Last recorded130,868 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 JCO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 130,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 124,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 124,791 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 119,549 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 119,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 116,926 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 116,925 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 102,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 96,841 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper blade smear slightly and jump

Fail 19 May 2020 96,841 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper blade smear slightly and jump

Pass 20 May 2019 77,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 77,762 miles

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition dirty to inside (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 66,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,695 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Fail 13 Jun 2017 46,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,063 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,033 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 17,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,862 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DS11 JCO is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

DS11 JCO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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