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DS11 KZB

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,720 mi
Last recorded106,720 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 KZB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 106,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 103,544 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,596 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 100,549 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,788 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 88,648 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,054 miles

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

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

undertray damaged o/s/f

Fail 18 Jun 2018 67,054 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertray damaged o/s/f

Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,732 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn both edges

front brake discs/pads worn/low

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,732 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,950 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 KZB is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZB, 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 KZB registered?

DS11 KZB is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is DS11 KZB safe to buy?

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