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AR05 AND

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,991 mi
Last recorded59,991 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 AND
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 59,991 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 55,156 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 55,122 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 51,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 47,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 45,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 42,023 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 39,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 36,333 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 32,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 27,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,339 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 12,183 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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AR05 AND is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AR05 AND, 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 AR05 AND?

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What year was AR05 AND registered?

AR05 AND is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is AR05 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 AND shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR05 AND have outstanding finance?

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