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AV11 YFD

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,003 mi
Last recorded150,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 YFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 150,003 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 142,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 142,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 136,577 miles

Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2022 131,912 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,448 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 123,447 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 112,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 73,124 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,715 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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AV11 YFD 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 85.7%.

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 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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

AV11 YFD is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is AV11 YFD safe to buy?

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