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DU11 FLV

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,358 mi
Last recorded166,358 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 FLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 166,358 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 165,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 156,290 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 151,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 139,635 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 131,324 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 131,234 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,810 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,015 miles

front and rear brake pads close to limit, both front tyres worn on outer wall (close to reach the cords) INVESTIGATE

Fail 7 Aug 2015 60,014 miles

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)

front and rear brake pads close to limit, both front tyres worn on outer wall (close to reach the cords) INVESTIGATE

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,793 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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DU11 FLV is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU11 FLV, 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 DU11 FLV registered?

DU11 FLV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is DU11 FLV safe to buy?

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