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AF61 YJS

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,235 mi
Last recorded46,235 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YJS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 46,235 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 46,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 40,192 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 35,460 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 35,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Oct 2022 29,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 23,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,310 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 18,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2019 14,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 13,770 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 13,197 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 12,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 11,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,803 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 8,789 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 YJS is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

AF61 YJS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AF61 YJS safe to buy?

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