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DU11 VPP

2011 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,798 mi
Last recorded108,798 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 VPP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 108,798 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 108,798 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and both rear - rusted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside reverse lamp light intensity is reduced

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

tyre pressure monitoring symbol illuminated on dash

undertrays/covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 1 Mar 2023 90,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and both rear - rusted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside reverse lamp light intensity is reduced

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

tyre pressure monitoring symbol illuminated on dash

undertrays/covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,955 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension Bushes Perished

Fail 3 Mar 2021 79,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension Bushes Perished

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,472 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 65,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,170 miles

Nearside Front bald outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,979 miles

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,119 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 VPP is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol 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 DU11 VPP, 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 VPP is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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