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AK61 YMZ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,941 mi
Last recorded165,941 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 165,941 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 159,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 152,001 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 146,345 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 145,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 140,411 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 140,411 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,496 miles

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 31 Jan 2020 122,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 112,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,997 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,792 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 96,690 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,177 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 YMZ 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

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

Is AK61 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 YMZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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