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AJ11 ZPH

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,569 mi
Last recorded184,569 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 ZPH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 184,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 166,037 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 162,829 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 160,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 160,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 152,660 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear parking brake performance low.

Fail 29 Nov 2021 152,660 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on.

tyre pressure light on.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 146,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

extensive movement at exhaust system

nearside front inner brake pad worn low

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

offside front tyre bald outer edges wearing through to cords

particulate filter flexi section broken

run flat tyres fitted to front wheels

tpms warning lamp on

Fail 30 Nov 2020 146,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

extensive movement at exhaust system

nearside front inner brake pad worn low

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

offside front tyre bald outer edges wearing through to cords

particulate filter flexi section broken

run flat tyres fitted to front wheels

tpms warning lamp on

Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi section shows deterioration.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 144,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi section shows deterioration.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 142,014 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 141,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 129,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 110,699 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZPH is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

AJ11 ZPH is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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