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AJ11 VZG

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,537 mi
Last recorded121,537 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 121,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 104,671 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,876 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 97,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear driveshaft rubber slighty cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 82,776 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 82,776 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 77,390 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 66,715 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,062 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 37,187 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,625 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,414 miles

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 VZG 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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

AJ11 VZG is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is AJ11 VZG safe to buy?

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