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H23 MAD

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

121,748 mi
Last recorded121,748 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 MAD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 121,748 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 121,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 116,789 miles

osf and nsf wishbone rear bushes perished slightly-osF anti roll bar link slight play-

Pass 18 Jul 2024 114,265 miles

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

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 27 Jun 2024 113,456 miles

front brake discs slightly worn low-nsf shocker slightly damp-rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly perished-rear tie bar arm bushes perished slightly-

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 110,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,472 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 101,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 108,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 105,358 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,875 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 91,827 miles

Offside Inner steering rack/tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 82,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,217 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats. ()

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor not connected to brake pad.

Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,166 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 71,152 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,659 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 61,659 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 61,949 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 47,045 miles

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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H23 MAD is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 H23 MAD, 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 H23 MAD registered?

H23 MAD is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is H23 MAD safe to buy?

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