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AK61 JDO

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,130 mi
Last recorded138,130 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 138,130 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 138,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 130,095 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 124,641 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,431 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,502 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,616 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jun 2018 75,556 miles

ADVISE Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,585 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 JDO is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JDO, 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

How do I check the history of AK61 JDO?

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What year was AK61 JDO registered?

AK61 JDO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is AK61 JDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 JDO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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