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AV11 ASU

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,416 mi
Last recorded137,416 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 ASU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 137,416 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2025 127,457 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 127,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 115,675 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 115,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,945 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 104,945 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,141 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 89,141 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,885 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,557 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (inner bush) track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,761 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,914 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,379 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AV11 ASU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black 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 AV11 ASU, 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 AV11 ASU registered?

AV11 ASU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is AV11 ASU safe to buy?

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