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DV11 ZPX

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,964 mi
Last recorded120,964 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 ZPX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 116,297 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,781 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under Tray Fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 112,745 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 112,535 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,819 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 99,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2019 92,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,608 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

screen wash leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,841 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,684 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZPX is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV11 ZPX, 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 DV11 ZPX registered?

DV11 ZPX is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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