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AK61 XMU

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,194 mi
Last recorded119,194 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 119,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,800 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,461 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,358 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 84,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,114 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2020 74,928 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,962 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 70,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center (flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Center flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing outer edges

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,229 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front anti roll bar link has very slight play in a ball joint

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,090 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XMU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

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

Is AK61 XMU safe to buy?

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