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AL11 EXK

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,725 mi
Last recorded97,725 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 EXK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 97,725 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,298 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 90,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,756 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,029 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

front bent + straight arm bushes splitting

side lights inop n/s/f

Fail 29 Jul 2022 78,029 miles

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

front bent + straight arm bushes splitting

side lights inop n/s/f

Pass 11 May 2020 50,661 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 50,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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AL11 EXK is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 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 AL11 EXK, 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 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AL11 EXK?

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What year was AL11 EXK registered?

AL11 EXK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is AL11 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL11 EXK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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