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AK61 CWC

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,888 mi
Last recorded145,888 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 CWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,888 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 142,724 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 142,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,575 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 140,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 136,225 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 136,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 129,632 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,824 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,132 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 90,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,077 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,059 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 CWC is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CWC, 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 AK61 CWC registered?

AK61 CWC is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is AK61 CWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 CWC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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