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AF61 MLF

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,843 mi
Last recorded128,843 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 MLF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 128,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very worn / very deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 128,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very worn / very deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 118,486 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 118,210 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering joint

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 107,730 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 107,579 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE DISCONNECTED,BROKEN AND INSECURE.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,577 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 96,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,466 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,890 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,011 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,780 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,360 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 MLF 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 77.8%.

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 MLF, 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 AF61 MLF registered?

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

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