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C16 HAJ

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,201 mi
Last recorded17,201 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 HAJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 17,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wet test

Fail 3 Nov 2025 17,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

wet test

Pass 1 Jul 2025 118,306 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 8,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 97,744 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 97,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 7,918 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2023 75,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 6,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 54,895 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,862 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 52,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 5,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 44,554 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 5,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 38,622 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 4,133 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 36,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 3,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 30,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 18,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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C16 HAJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 C16 HAJ, 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 C16 HAJ registered?

C16 HAJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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