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AK11 XDE

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,305 mi
Last recorded128,305 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 128,305 miles

exhaust flexy worn/loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 128,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy worn/loose

Pass 31 Oct 2024 121,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexy worn/loose

Fail 31 Oct 2024 121,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexy worn/loose

Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,867 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 115,867 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,934 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,914 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 68,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,687 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,687 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,247 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,963 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 54,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,404 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 47,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 40,323 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 XDE is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

AK11 XDE is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is AK11 XDE safe to buy?

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