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AK61 FHT

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

144,093 mi
Last recorded144,093 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 144,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 142,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 139,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 139,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 134,162 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 134,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,696 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 130,471 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRS bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 115,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 101,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,852 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in n/s/f tyre. 205/5017 89v run flat

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FHT 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 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

AK61 FHT is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is AK61 FHT safe to buy?

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