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A26 AYS

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,009 mi
Last recorded108,009 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 AYS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,009 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 103,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 98,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,136 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,203 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,868 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,605 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,964 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,269 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 24,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 14,898 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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A26 AYS is a 2011 BMW 118 in White 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 A26 AYS, 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 A26 AYS registered?

A26 AYS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is A26 AYS safe to buy?

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