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DX11 NRJ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,857 mi
Last recorded114,857 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX11 NRJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 114,857 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 114,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

centre brake light broken still working

Fail 24 Oct 2024 111,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn second upper link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

centre brake light broken still working

Pass 1 Dec 2022 102,769 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 93,569 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,360 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 78,360 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside drivers door damaged

tyre pressure light on

Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside drivers door damaged

tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,081 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 53,081 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Allround (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,341 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 42,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2154018 kumho (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,588 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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DX11 NRJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DX11 NRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX11 NRJ registered?

DX11 NRJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is DX11 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX11 NRJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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