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AK61 DWY

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,431 mi
Last recorded112,431 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 DWY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 112,431 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,309 miles

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

TPMS light on

Fail 29 Sep 2022 87,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Pair smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 61,677 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,349 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE WARNING WIRE BROKEN

brake warning light on ,broken wire on n/s/f wheel.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 59,313 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Front Sound deadening material insecure EXHAUST FLEXIBLE INSECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front BRAKE WARNING WIRE BROKEN

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,050 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,049 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,891 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 46,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,184 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,049 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,058 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 DWY is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

AK61 DWY is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 4 October 2011.

Is AK61 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 DWY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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