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AL04 MAA

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,621 mi
Last recorded100,621 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 MAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 100,621 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 100,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2024 98,741 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 17 Aug 2023 96,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,192 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,283 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))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,711 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,927 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,145 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,190 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 49,310 miles

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

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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AL04 MAA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL04 MAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL04 MAA registered?

AL04 MAA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is AL04 MAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 MAA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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