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JA11 AML

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,964 mi
Last recorded125,964 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA11 AML
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 125,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 120,927 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all for disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 109,589 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 101,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 94,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,024 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 55,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,607 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 30,607 miles

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

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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JA11 AML is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 64,054 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 JA11 AML, 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 13 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 JA11 AML registered?

JA11 AML is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is JA11 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA11 AML shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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