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AK61 FHL

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,909 mi
Last recorded152,909 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 152,909 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 152,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 147,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 132,896 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 125,744 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 117,549 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 117,549 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,437 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,902 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 58,902 miles

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

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 FHL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

AK61 FHL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is AK61 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 FHL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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