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AJ11 VZF

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,052 mi
Last recorded78,052 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,052 miles

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

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 21 May 2025 74,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 74,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 71,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,356 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 3 Mar 2022 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 64,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,285 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,647 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inside edge close to cords

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2018 50,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inside edge close to cords

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,107 miles

front and rear under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 32,813 miles

undertrays fitted limited viewing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 23,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner/outer edges & cracking in tread pattern

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre wearing inner/outer edges & cracking in tread pattern

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 VZF is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VZF, 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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AJ11 VZF is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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