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AO11 ZDZ

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,973 mi
Last recorded171,973 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 ZDZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 171,973 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 158,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 158,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 149,481 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 149,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

engine crankshaft pulley vibrating (worn)

low tyre pressure light on

slight oil leak from engine breather pipe

Fail 11 Aug 2021 138,393 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

engine crankshaft pulley vibrating (worn)

low tyre pressure light on

secondary bonnet catch seized

slight oil leak from engine breather pipe

unable to open boot

Pass 8 Aug 2020 130,652 miles

bonnet secondary catch faulty

Fail 5 Aug 2020 130,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

bonnet secondary catch faulty

Pass 30 May 2019 122,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad low

Nearside Rear brake pads low and signs of overheating

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge and nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 28 May 2019 122,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner brake pad low

Nearside Rear brake pads low and signs of overheating

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge and nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 4 May 2018 107,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,258 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2017 91,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,896 miles

Nearside Front bump stop perished

Offside Front bump stop perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 53,364 miles

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,364 miles

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,580 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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AO11 ZDZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AO11 ZDZ, 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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AO11 ZDZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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