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DS11 UWA

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 133,287 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 129,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,654 miles

Under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,304 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,272 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 19 Nov 2019 95,589 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,563 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 78,075 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 78,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 69,683 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UWA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black 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 DS11 UWA, 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 DS11 UWA registered?

DS11 UWA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is DS11 UWA safe to buy?

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