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AV11 VTJ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,224 mi
Last recorded118,224 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,224 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,435 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,465 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,959 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 77,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 73,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,919 miles

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

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

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,646 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,038 miles

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

emission report not possable

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VTJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV11 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

AV11 VTJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is AV11 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV11 VTJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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