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AL06 MAD

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,926 mi
Last recorded148,926 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL06 MAD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 148,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 128,860 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2024 128,560 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 124,650 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 124,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 121,742 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 114,652 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray preventing view.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Jun 2021 114,652 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray preventing view.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 106,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 87,722 miles

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,158 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,653 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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AL06 MAD is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AL06 MAD, 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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AL06 MAD is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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