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AO61 OCD

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,472 mi
Last recorded172,472 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 172,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 164,615 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 164,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 152,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder/Items hanging from interior mirror ()

N/S/F brake pad wear indicator sensor broken

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S and O/S LED units slightly defective (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 152,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder/Items hanging from interior mirror ()

N/S/F brake pad wear indicator sensor broken

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S and O/S LED units slightly defective (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,261 miles

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

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

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

slight play nearside rear suspension joint

Fail 23 Sep 2022 140,261 miles

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

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight play nearside rear suspension joint

Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,370 miles

Exhaust clamp on flexi section cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 121,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust clamp on flexi section cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 114,131 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 105,623 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,349 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 95,348 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,120 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 76,120 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,516 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 45,093 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 OCD is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCD, 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 OCD registered?

AO61 OCD is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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