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A11 VCJ

2009 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,743 mi
Last recorded72,743 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VCJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,743 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 66,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 62,087 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear subframe to inner sill mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 57,058 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 51,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,561 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,534 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,170 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,800 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 VCJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,514 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 VCJ, 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 17 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 VCJ registered?

A11 VCJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 6 June 2009.

Is A11 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 VCJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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