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AK61 OXG

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,334 mi
Last recorded131,334 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 OXG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 131,334 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 131,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 123,198 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 123,197 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 112,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 112,794 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 104,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,618 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,402 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,650 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 84,649 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,576 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 75,474 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,265 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,538 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 68,437 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,639 miles

child seat fitted

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,271 miles

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

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 OXG is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

AK61 OXG is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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