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AK11 XMW

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,641 mi
Last recorded176,641 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 176,641 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2025 173,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 164,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting too split

small chip in windscreen n/s

Pass 17 Apr 2023 153,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s number plate light dim

o/s parking brake lazy

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting too split

Fail 12 Apr 2023 153,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system loose (front flexi pipe)

o/s number plate light dim

o/s parking brake lazy

o/s/r door lower hinge pin loose

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting too split

Pass 14 Apr 2022 145,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower door hinge securing bolt not fully secured

Fail 11 Apr 2022 145,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower door hinge securing bolt not fully secured

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 137,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s number plate light slightly dim

Fail 8 Apr 2021 137,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s number plate light slightly dim

Pass 18 Mar 2020 127,288 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

n/s number plate light dim

some oxydation on rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,045 miles

air filter intake pipe to rocker cover breather hose broken

bulb failure light on dash, both front cornering light inoperative

Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,536 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,725 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Hole in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XMW is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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