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AK61 EJU

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,364 mi
Last recorded139,364 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 EJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 139,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 132,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 126,056 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 114,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 110,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,941 miles

Diesel particulate filter, flexible section deteriorated and blowing.

Pass 25 May 2018 97,266 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 97,265 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 91,301 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 86,424 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 86,424 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,374 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EJU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue 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 EJU, 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 EJU registered?

AK61 EJU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is AK61 EJU safe to buy?

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