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AK61 VFW

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,012 mi
Last recorded139,012 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VFW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 139,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 130,831 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 124,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 11 Jun 2024 124,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 116,465 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 116,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 104,674 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 104,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 97,066 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 89,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,074 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 76,074 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,992 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,513 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,709 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 VFW is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

AK61 VFW is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is AK61 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 VFW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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