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AO61 OBU

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,626 mi
Last recorded71,626 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 OBU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 71,626 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 67,512 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 67,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 60,605 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,235 miles

Front tyres sawtoothing at outer edges - BOTH

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear tyre sawtoothing at inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2020 40,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 35,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 28,797 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 28,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 19,888 miles

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Fail 21 Oct 2017 19,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 2 Nov 2016 10,453 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 8,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 7,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OBU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red 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 AO61 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

AO61 OBU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is AO61 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 OBU 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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