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AK61 ULE

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,244 mi
Last recorded142,244 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ULE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 137,704 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,991 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 132,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,780 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 127,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on anti roll bar (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on edge (4.1.E.1)

eml on.

engine cover fitted

front bumper damaged

near side front wing damaged

rear bumper damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 116,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,459 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ULE is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

AK61 ULE is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is AK61 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 ULE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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