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AU61 OAY

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,519 mi
Last recorded159,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 159,519 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 159,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 158,770 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))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 158,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 158,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge - 215/40/18RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on the inner edge - 245/35/18RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 150,296 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2021 141,337 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 136,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 127,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 119,261 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,504 miles

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

covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 102,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,472 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge 215/40/18/88y

Offside Front worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/35/18/88y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 95,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18/88y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn on inner edge 215/40/18/88y

Offside Front worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/35/18/88y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 71,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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AU61 OAY is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU61 OAY, 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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AU61 OAY is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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