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AK61 NXW

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,138 mi
Last recorded148,138 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 148,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 141,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,985 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 130,897 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,824 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,323 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,109 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Non standard HID kit with no lamp washers or auto levelling. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Cracked over 40mm outside zone a (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,030 miles

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

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

front and rear nearside shock absorber dust covers incomplete

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,993 miles

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover incomplete

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,237 miles

both front tyres slightly low

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2016 54,237 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres slightly low

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Unable to test seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,058 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 NXW is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

AK61 NXW is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is AK61 NXW safe to buy?

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