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AU11 VYF

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,340 mi
Last recorded105,340 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VYF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 105,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under side components slightly corroded

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2026 105,340 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under side components slightly corroded

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,769 miles

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2025 99,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 94,296 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 94,296 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,074 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 85,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,128 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,769 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very close. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,736 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,044 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,274 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,270 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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AU11 VYF is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU11 VYF, 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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AU11 VYF is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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