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AO11 NVU

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,307 mi
Last recorded126,307 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 NVU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 126,307 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 126,307 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 122,872 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has some chips

Fail 20 Jun 2025 122,872 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has some chips

Pass 19 Jun 2024 122,111 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 114,480 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 104,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 95,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 85,404 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,268 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 75,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear cv joint leak of grease

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 54,454 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,735 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,482 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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AO11 NVU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO11 NVU, 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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What year was AO11 NVU registered?

AO11 NVU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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