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A16 VHS

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,592 mi
Last recorded110,592 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VHS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 110,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 96,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 87,897 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 80,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,968 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,653 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,530 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,264 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,184 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,289 miles

o/s/f tyre bald at inner edge

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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A16 VHS is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 A16 VHS, 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

How do I check the history of A16 VHS?

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What year was A16 VHS registered?

A16 VHS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is A16 VHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 VHS shows 13 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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