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AJ11 CZU

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,791 mi
Last recorded124,791 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 CZU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 124,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 115,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 106,980 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 106,980 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected Carrier Bolt Snapped (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 99,908 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,338 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 88,282 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,503 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 82,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 77,909 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 77,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 74,463 miles

225/45/17 N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 17 May 2016 66,808 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 IN TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2015 60,548 miles

205/50/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,136 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ11 CZU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black 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 AJ11 CZU, 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 AJ11 CZU registered?

AJ11 CZU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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