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BR11 AHR

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,816 mi
Last recorded103,816 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR11 AHR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 103,816 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,696 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 97,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 91,888 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 76,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 70,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 64,628 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 64,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Run flat" damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,050 miles

Engine cover, under tray and floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 48,090 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 8 May 2015 41,693 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,531 miles

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads and rear pads.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 33,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads and rear pads.

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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BR11 AHR is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BR11 AHR, 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 BR11 AHR registered?

BR11 AHR is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is BR11 AHR safe to buy?

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