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AJ11 VAF

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,661 mi
Last recorded26,661 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 VAF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 26,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 19,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 16,457 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 12,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 10,264 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 10,197 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 10,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 9,071 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 8,413 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 7,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 7,140 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 6,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 5,728 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 5,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VAF is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

AJ11 VAF is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is AJ11 VAF safe to buy?

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