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E5 BGO

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,001 mi
Last recorded121,001 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 BGO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 121,001 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 118,906 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 118,906 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 110,869 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 102,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 96,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,362 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,372 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,181 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,225 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,905 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 45,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,263 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 23,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E5 BGO is a 2011 BMW 118 in White 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 E5 BGO, 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 E5 BGO registered?

E5 BGO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is E5 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 BGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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