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AO11 ZDL

2011 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,198 mi
Last recorded117,198 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 ZDL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 117,198 miles

Offside Front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 14 Aug 2024 110,498 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,633 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP NOT EFFECTING DRIVERS VISION (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WHISHBONE BUSH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTTER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,289 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 69,671 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,840 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,412 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 55,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2015 36,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,073 miles

Offside Front 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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AO11 ZDL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO11 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

AO11 ZDL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is AO11 ZDL safe to buy?

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