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AK11 SRZ

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,324 mi
Last recorded155,324 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 SRZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 155,324 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 155,324 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,461 miles

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

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2022 137,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front most) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 129,837 miles

Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2020 121,003 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 112,072 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))

noise from engine

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2019 112,018 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

noise from engine

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,123 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 105,104 miles

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

undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some under side components

Fail 1 May 2018 105,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some under side components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,277 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,405 miles

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)

Nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

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 SRZ 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 73.3%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

AK11 SRZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 7 April 2011.

Is AK11 SRZ safe to buy?

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