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DU11 LUP

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,047 mi
Last recorded131,047 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 LUP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 131,047 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules [end brake hose] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 127,119 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 127,116 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section. (6.1.2 (a))

Outer sidewall of offside rear tyre damaged but not through to the ply or cords.

Parking brake performance ONLY 17% just above the MOT minimum requirements of 16%.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 121,475 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 121,472 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 120,889 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,803 miles

Nearside Front damage to the wheel

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front play in the shock absorber

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

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

Offside Rear damage to the wheel

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2022 108,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front damage to the wheel

Nearside Front play in the shock absorber

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

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

Offside Rear damage to the wheel

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,207 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to the wheel

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

Offside Rear slight damage to the wheel

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,239 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to the wheel

Offside Rear slight damage to the wheel

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2020 102,239 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to the wheel

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear slight damage to the wheel

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 1 May 2019 92,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Alloy Damage

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Alloy Damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 85,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 85,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,186 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake pads 4mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,916 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on front discs due to stsnding

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 LUP is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DU11 LUP, 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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DU11 LUP is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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