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AK61 WWY

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,704 mi
Last recorded158,704 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 158,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge 2.6mm main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge 3.3mm main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 158,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge 2.6mm main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge 3.3mm main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 152,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 152,318 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 137,011 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 136,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 130,848 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 130,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 122,629 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 114,720 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,636 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,634 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,623 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 62,857 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp unit cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,857 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp unit cracked

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 WWY is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WWY, 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 WWY registered?

AK61 WWY is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AK61 WWY safe to buy?

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