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AK61 AYA

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,126 mi
Last recorded107,126 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 AYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 107,126 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 107,126 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,145 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 99,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,225 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,233 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2022 73,233 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,885 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully check some components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,168 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,562 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,012 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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AK61 AYA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK61 AYA, 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 AK61 AYA registered?

AK61 AYA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is AK61 AYA safe to buy?

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