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DU11 LWS

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 LWS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 91,608 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 91,595 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,276 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 86,021 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front headlight levelling motors not stopping constantly moving up and down on there own even when headlights switched off motors still moving up and down (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 79,829 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 79,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,716 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,974 miles

brake wear indicator on

Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,259 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 64,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,029 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 46,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,165 miles

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,215 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished to limits 195/55/16v

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,459 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

req new mirror n/s/f

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 LWS is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LWS, 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 DU11 LWS registered?

DU11 LWS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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