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DV11 XBA

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,638 mi
Last recorded100,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 XBA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 100,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 97,443 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 94,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,745 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,948 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 84,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,108 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 78,107 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,464 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,433 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 66,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 58,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,676 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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DV11 XBA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV11 XBA, 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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DV11 XBA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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