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LC11 NXB

2011 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,402 mi
Last recorded216,402 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 518137,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 NXB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 216,402 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 206,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 192,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 180,453 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 167,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Oct 2020 154,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 154,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 140,808 miles

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

tyres cuts in treads evident osf & r tyres & inner edge devoid osr tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2018 130,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner rim damage evident

Fail 16 Oct 2018 130,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angel eye type (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner rim damage evident

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,729 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 119,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,721 miles

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

under tray fitted items not inspected

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 73,513 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 73,513 miles

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

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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LC11 NXB is a 2011 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC11 NXB, 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 LC11 NXB registered?

LC11 NXB is a 2011 BMW 518, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is LC11 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC11 NXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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