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AX11 BYA

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,880 mi
Last recorded70,880 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 BYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 70,880 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 57,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,160 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 52,537 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,199 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 49,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

TPMS monitoring fault present

Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail.

Fail 5 Nov 2020 47,193 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,486 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,342 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AX11 BYA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AX11 BYA, 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 AX11 BYA registered?

AX11 BYA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is AX11 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX11 BYA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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