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AH11 SHX

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,014 mi
Last recorded160,014 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH11 SHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 160,014 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 151,256 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,940 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 138,864 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jan 2024 138,827 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding seized (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 134,008 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 134,008 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,842 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIOATED

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW

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

Offside Front Outer TYRE EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 121,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIOATED

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW

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

Offside Front Outer TYRE EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,616 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads starting to wear

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,245 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 101,245 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,210 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 94,205 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,259 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,196 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 53,733 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AH11 SHX is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AH11 SHX, 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 AH11 SHX registered?

AH11 SHX is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2011.

Is AH11 SHX safe to buy?

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