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AK11 WJE

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,255 mi
Last recorded132,255 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 WJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 132,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 45,663 miles

Front brake wear indicator wire damaged

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,784 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 45,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 128,555 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 125,073 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,657 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))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 117,912 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts

Offside registration bulb dim

after market headlamp bulbs fitted

drivers airbag loose

Fail 5 Mar 2018 117,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts

Offside registration bulb dim

after market headlamp bulbs fitted

drivers airbag loose

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,601 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 104,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,339 miles

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

off side front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 90,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,098 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 WJE is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red 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 WJE, 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 WJE is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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