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A21 HXR

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,257 mi
Last recorded113,257 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 HXR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2024 105,400 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Dec 2023 99,685 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly

chip to screen

Fail 14 Dec 2021 90,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly

chip to screen

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,252 miles

front number plate discolouring

Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,405 miles

chips to screen

offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,983 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,199 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 18 Dec 2017 73,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front number plate deteriorating.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,591 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 63,581 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 54,195 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,861 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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A21 HXR is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A21 HXR, 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 A21 HXR registered?

A21 HXR is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is A21 HXR safe to buy?

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