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A11 SWO

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,492 mi
Last recorded52,492 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SWO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,492 miles

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroded/bubbled.

Pass 19 May 2025 49,441 miles

Slight wear/corrosion in front brake discs. Slight seep offside front suspension strut. Slight corrosion rear brake pipes.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 45,702 miles

Slight wear/corrosion in front brake discs & rear brake discs slightly scored. Slight corrosion rear brake pipes.

Fail 19 Apr 2024 45,702 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Slight wear/corrosion in front brake discs & rear brake discs slightly scored. Slight corrosion rear brake pipes.

Pass 27 Apr 2023 42,353 miles

Front brake discs corroded on insides

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 38,677 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 36,888 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 35,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,099 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,381 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 29,381 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,430 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 20,230 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 20,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,877 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,693 miles

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

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 SWO is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

A11 SWO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is A11 SWO safe to buy?

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