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A20 BMW

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,942 mi
Last recorded55,942 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BMW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 55,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 55,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Front 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 10 Apr 2025 51,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 48,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 46,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn/lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 41,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 38,056 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 35,455 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 32,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,064 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 31 May 2017 21,323 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,402 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smoke test too cleanto read.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,006 miles

screw in r/h/rear tyre,smoke test too clean to read.

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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A20 BMW is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A20 BMW, 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.

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What year was A20 BMW registered?

A20 BMW is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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