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AW56 MEG

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW56 MEG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,555 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 69,457 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 56,476 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,845 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Offside Windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,503 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge/shoulder

Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,322 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AW56 MEG is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AW56 MEG, 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 AW56 MEG registered?

AW56 MEG is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is AW56 MEG safe to buy?

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