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AK11 NCJ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,415 mi
Last recorded141,415 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 141,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,850 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 126,825 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre stalk not working (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,335 miles

Brake wear warning lamp lit on dash but brakes not worn and no braking faults found

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

lamp warning light on but all lights are working

tmps warning light on

Pass 2 May 2018 96,318 miles

Brake wear warning lamp lit on dash but brakes not worn and no braking faults found

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 95,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake wear warning lamp lit on dash but brakes not worn and no braking faults found

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 83,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,139 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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AK11 NCJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK11 NCJ, 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 AK11 NCJ registered?

AK11 NCJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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