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AK11 VUM

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,711 mi
Last recorded109,711 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 109,711 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 109,711 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 100,147 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 100,147 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,811 miles

under tray fitted and under body covers fitted and side sill covers too

Fail 7 Jan 2022 87,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under tray fitted and under body covers fitted and side sill covers too

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,231 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,250 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 13 Jun 2019 75,245 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,401 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 62,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,278 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,948 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 44,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,588 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 29,405 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 VUM is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK11 VUM, 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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AK11 VUM is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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