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BAZ 557

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,502 mi
Last recorded112,502 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 557
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 112,502 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,794 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 105,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 104,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 104,160 miles

rear prop shaft rubber splitting

Fail 22 Jul 2021 104,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear prop shaft rubber splitting

Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,444 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,955 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,128 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 54,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,818 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,659 miles

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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BAZ 557 is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAZ 557, 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 BAZ 557 registered?

BAZ 557 is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is BAZ 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 557 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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