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CC53 AJS

2011 BMW 118

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,373 mi
Last recorded43,373 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC53 AJS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 43,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe \ Floorpan and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 39,853 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Sep 2023 36,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 32,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 29,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 23,910 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 18,028 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 12,140 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 11,400 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 11,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 8,453 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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CC53 AJS is a 2011 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CC53 AJS, 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 CC53 AJS registered?

CC53 AJS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is CC53 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CC53 AJS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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