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AJ11 XJU

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,854 mi
Last recorded167,854 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 XJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 167,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 167,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 164,947 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2024 162,821 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2023 159,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 156,086 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 154,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 152,526 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 147,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 GOOD YEAR RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 GOOD YEAR RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 GOOD YEAR RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 GOOD YEAR RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 137,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 107,070 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 107,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE BALD ON EDGES

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,439 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,147 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 XJU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

AJ11 XJU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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