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ET05 ROO

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,242 mi
Last recorded111,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 ROO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 111,242 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 111,147 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 101,131 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 99,389 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 99,389 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,891 miles

Chip in Windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,051 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,211 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 92,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front fog light lens smashed

Pass 16 May 2017 64,293 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 47,728 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 26,671 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 26,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ET05 ROO 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 70.6%.

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 ET05 ROO, 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 ET05 ROO registered?

ET05 ROO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is ET05 ROO safe to buy?

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