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J9 OBL

2011 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,256 mi
Last recorded105,256 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 OBL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 105,256 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 105,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 97,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 97,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 97,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 28,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 25,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,147 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 16,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 73,474 miles

all upper suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 Feb 2022 73,472 miles

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

all upper suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2021 11,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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 3 Nov 2020 70,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

Nearside Front slight bulge on outer tyre side wall

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

Pass 19 Nov 2019 67,734 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,661 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 62,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,614 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 53,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,792 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,883 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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J9 OBL is a 2011 BMW 218 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J9 OBL is a 2011 BMW 218, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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