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AH05 OKA

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,320 mi
Last recorded125,320 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH05 OKA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 125,320 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 125,214 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 121,226 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 121,226 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust flexi broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft leaking grease

Pass 18 Dec 2023 120,164 miles

Front front exhaust flexy joint is broken , causing exhaust to be loose , no gases leaking at present.

both front tyres are worn on outer edges , ok at present.

Pass 8 Dec 2022 113,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE AND STEPPED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE AND STEPPED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 113,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE AND STEPPED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE AND STEPPED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO CHORDS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,243 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Mar 2018 79,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,394 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,894 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs below stamped min thickness

rear tyres stretched (incorrect size for rims)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2015 43,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,231 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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AH05 OKA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AH05 OKA, 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 AH05 OKA registered?

AH05 OKA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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