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FH11 GAU

2011 BMW 318

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,406 mi
Last recorded169,406 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 31874,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 GAU
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 169,406 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS and brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 169,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS and brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 165,041 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 160,048 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 154,795 miles

Offside bonnet catch ineffective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 149,731 miles

Offside bonnet catch ineffective

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 146,375 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 10 Jun 2020 140,549 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 140,398 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 134,859 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,593 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 123,532 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 123,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 114,077 miles

engine cover

under trays

Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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FH11 GAU is a 2011 BMW 318 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 74,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH11 GAU registered?

FH11 GAU is a 2011 BMW 318, first registered on 3 August 2011.

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