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AK60 YWS

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,615 mi
Last recorded186,615 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 YWS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 186,615 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 186,615 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 179,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 166,028 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 157,073 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 152,507 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 143,065 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 143,065 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 131,538 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 131,184 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 119,251 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 108,357 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 95,532 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,225 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,708 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,961 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 69,429 miles

front tyres worn on edge

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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AK60 YWS is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK60 YWS, 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 AK60 YWS registered?

AK60 YWS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 11 January 2011.

Is AK60 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK60 YWS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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