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AK61 YMV

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,612 mi
Last recorded167,612 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 167,612 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 167,438 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 156,113 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 156,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 143,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 138,576 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Front fog lights missing

Front intercooler damaged/ insecure but unlikley to fall off

Nearside number plate light very dim

Offside steering track rod slight play

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 30 Jul 2020 138,576 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Front fog lights missing

Front intercooler damaged/ insecure but unlikley to fall off

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

Nearside number plate light very dim

Offside steering track rod slight play

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 14 Mar 2019 125,673 miles

offside front fog light missing damage to front under bumper

Fail 14 Mar 2019 125,673 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

offside front fog light missing damage to front under bumper

Pass 8 Feb 2018 114,362 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,835 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Dec 2015 79,112 miles

Under covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 79,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres worn on egdes

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,631 miles

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 YMV is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black 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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

AK61 YMV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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