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G8 NYB

2011 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,840 mi
Last recorded187,840 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 518137,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 NYB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 187,840 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 185,544 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 185,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 181,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 174,416 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 167,089 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 160,359 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 157,010 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,397 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 148,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 143,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 137,542 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 135,980 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 135,075 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 134,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,896 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,084 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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G8 NYB is a 2011 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 137,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 NYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 NYB registered?

G8 NYB is a 2011 BMW 518, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is G8 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 NYB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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