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AO61 LCE

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,932 mi
Last recorded91,932 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 LCE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,932 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 91,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 83,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 78,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,238 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,342 miles

Both rear tyres lightly wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,592 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 29,027 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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AO61 LCE is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LCE, 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 AO61 LCE registered?

AO61 LCE is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 6 November 2011.

Is AO61 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 LCE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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