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AJ11 GGF

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,606 mi
Last recorded159,606 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 GGF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 159,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 136,033 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 124,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 121,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 117,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 111,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 107,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,103 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,362 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,307 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 82,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 56,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,663 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 48,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 48,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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 GGF is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

AJ11 GGF is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is AJ11 GGF safe to buy?

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