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A23 JTS

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,935 mi
Last recorded120,935 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 JTS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 120,935 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 120,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 98,833 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 92,619 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 62,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 60,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 56,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,114 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 49,982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 48,800 miles

Wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 45,691 miles

Underbody and sill and wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,708 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 42,704 miles

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,859 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,326 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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A23 JTS is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A23 JTS, 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 A23 JTS registered?

A23 JTS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is A23 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 JTS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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