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AO60 ZYJ

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,616 mi
Last recorded194,616 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 194,616 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 181,142 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT FLEXIE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 181,135 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 149,429 miles

Central Front exhaust flexible joint slightly damaged/deteriorated

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible coupling perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside front shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 138,219 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible coupling slightly perished/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 125,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 125,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner brake pad worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 116,818 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 116,818 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 111,550 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 111,550 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,797 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 103,710 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,930 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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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AO60 ZYJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO60 ZYJ, 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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AO60 ZYJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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