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A11 BWS

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,236 mi
Last recorded33,236 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BWS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 May 2025 33,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 28,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 25,079 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,480 miles

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 21,442 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 21,365 miles

undertray fitted not allowing inspection above

Pass 9 Jan 2019 21,207 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 20,385 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 18,576 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 16,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 13,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 11,246 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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A11 BWS is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A11 BWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 BWS registered?

A11 BWS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 9 February 2011.

Is A11 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 BWS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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