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AJ11 XDZ

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,995 mi
Last recorded225,995 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 225,995 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 217,215 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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 12 Sep 2023 209,572 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Jacking point missing (plastic moulded block)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 195,306 miles

DID NOT TRIGGER METER

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 195,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

DID NOT TRIGGER METER

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 181,318 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 181,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 164,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 150,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 133,197 miles

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 16 Aug 2017 120,204 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,531 miles

Offside Front Jacking pad missing

Fail 30 Aug 2016 106,502 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Jacking pad missing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,136 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 XDZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue 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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

AJ11 XDZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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