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AL57 ALX

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,532 mi
Last recorded53,532 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL57 ALX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 53,532 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 49,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 48,313 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 46,259 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 40,436 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 30,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 25,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,617 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 15,139 miles

emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,226 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 11,625 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 8,647 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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AL57 ALX is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AL57 ALX, 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

How do I check the history of AL57 ALX?

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What year was AL57 ALX registered?

AL57 ALX is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 February 2011.

Is AL57 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL57 ALX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL57 ALX have outstanding finance?

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