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511 DDU

2013 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,507 mi
Last recorded45,507 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration511 DDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 45,507 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 45,506 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 40,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 30,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,127 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 27,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40X18 runflat (asap) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40X18 runflat (asap) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35X18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 24,283 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 24,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,127 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 21,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 17,927 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 14,534 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 14,497 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 11,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 10,424 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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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511 DDU is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 64,054 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 511 DDU, 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 13 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 511 DDU?

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What year was 511 DDU registered?

511 DDU is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is 511 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 511 DDU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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