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AKE 153Y

2011 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 153Y
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 94,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 92,668 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 92,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 90,484 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 82,539 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 72,779 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,040 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2016 33,072 miles

Engine undertrays fitted

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2014 15,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AKE 153Y is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AKE 153Y, 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 AKE 153Y registered?

AKE 153Y is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is AKE 153Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKE 153Y 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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