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AD51 EED

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,511 mi
Last recorded152,511 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 EED
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 152,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 147,747 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 147,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 142,397 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,108 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 134,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 127,408 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 127,406 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,094 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,902 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,090 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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AD51 EED is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD51 EED, 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 AD51 EED registered?

AD51 EED is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is AD51 EED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 EED shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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