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AJ11 TVA

2011 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,983 mi
Last recorded117,983 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 TVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,983 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS Light On

Fail 31 Mar 2026 117,983 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing Interior (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS Light On

Pass 11 Apr 2025 108,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 108,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 103,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 98,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,996 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 62,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 57,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs and pads getting worn.

front no.plate deteriorating.

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 TVA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ11 TVA, 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 AJ11 TVA registered?

AJ11 TVA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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