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AO61 HBL

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,524 mi
Last recorded101,524 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 HBL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 101,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 94,910 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,726 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,171 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 57,292 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake wear warning sensor adrift

Offside Rear brake wear warning sensor rooted through rear coil spring

both brake change and brake fluid change warning lights on

Pass 13 Feb 2016 41,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,432 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 33,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres various deep cuts in tread

osf tyre deep cut in tread

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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AO61 HBL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO61 HBL, 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 AO61 HBL registered?

AO61 HBL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 5 November 2011.

Is AO61 HBL safe to buy?

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