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AF11 KWE

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,400 mi
Last recorded172,400 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 KWE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 172,400 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 169,854 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear prop shaft bush deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2024 169,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear prop shaft bush deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2023 166,450 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 166,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 160,210 miles

Nearside Wing damaged

Rear view fitted but slightly insecure

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2021 153,692 miles

Nearside wing damaged

Undertray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 153,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm bent/misaligned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected inner tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction rear view mirror insecure (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake readings only just met requirements

covers fitted obscuring some components

parking brake close to travel limit

smoke reading too low to record a reading (0.02)

stop/start lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 146,518 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 139,703 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Mar 2019 139,703 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,232 miles

Offside parking brake effort slow/low

bonnet opening operation poor

engine and sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

service well over due ind. on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,525 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2017 109,525 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2017 107,375 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges-advise tracking

service light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,715 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre is worn on outter edge

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AF11 KWE is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF11 KWE, 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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AF11 KWE is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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