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DX10 DON

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,444 mi
Last recorded111,444 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX10 DON
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 111,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 108,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 106,917 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 104,483 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 100,320 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 100,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 97,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 93,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 93,316 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 93,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 81,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 81,109 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 65,849 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Front exhaust flexy perished

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Fail 10 May 2017 65,849 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Front exhaust flexy perished

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,162 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

lean burn emissions system

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,379 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DX10 DON is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DX10 DON, 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 DX10 DON registered?

DX10 DON is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is DX10 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX10 DON shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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