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AX09 JAN

2011 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,553 mi
Last recorded41,553 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 JAN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 41,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 40,902 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 40,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 40,068 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 39,211 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,386 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,739 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,099 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,331 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,070 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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AX09 JAN is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AX09 JAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX09 JAN registered?

AX09 JAN is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is AX09 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX09 JAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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