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IFZ 2901

2011 BMW 318

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,301 mi
Last recorded120,301 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 31874,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 2901
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 120,301 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 120,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 115,646 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,244 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 111,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,359 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 105,978 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,650 miles

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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IFZ 2901 is a 2011 BMW 318 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IFZ 2901?

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What year was IFZ 2901 registered?

IFZ 2901 is a 2011 BMW 318, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is IFZ 2901 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IFZ 2901 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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