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AB54 TER

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,871 mi
Last recorded71,871 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 TER
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 71,871 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 71,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 64,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 59,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,890 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 47,890 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,698 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 36,989 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2015 21,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,074 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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AB54 TER is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB54 TER, 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 AB54 TER?

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What year was AB54 TER registered?

AB54 TER is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is AB54 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB54 TER shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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