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EN11 BZD

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,889 mi
Last recorded88,889 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN11 BZD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 88,889 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn on inner and outer edges and on 2,5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2,9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 86,915 miles

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

Offside Front side light slightly dull

Offside Rear side light slightly dull

Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,973 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 81,973 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 75,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,198 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,412 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 64,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,493 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 54,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 51,031 miles

front flexi pipe exhaust broken but system still supported

Fail 7 Sep 2018 51,031 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front flexi pipe exhaust broken but system still supported

Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,037 miles

both rear and off side front tyres low

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,053 miles

windscreen damaged outside drivers view

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,164 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 32,164 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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EN11 BZD is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN11 BZD, 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 EN11 BZD registered?

EN11 BZD is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 9 August 2011.

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