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AF61 GZU

2011 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,760 mi
Last recorded79,760 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

RegistrationAF61 GZU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 79,760 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 79,755 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,760 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes between flexi hoses on rear axle beam swollen under plastic coating at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 77,740 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,281 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to sensor lead in brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside on rear axle beam steel brake pipes between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,208 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres worn low on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 61,971 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres worn low on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,995 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three belts ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 53,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three belts ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 36,738 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,274 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 21,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,426 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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AF61 GZU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF61 GZU, 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 AF61 GZU registered?

AF61 GZU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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