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AU61 OBF

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,194 mi
Last recorded158,194 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 158,194 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 158,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 149,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 139,399 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 19 Aug 2022 130,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 119,586 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 119,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 110,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,047 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 101,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,203 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 18 Aug 2017 79,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2016 66,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,659 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OBF 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 76.5%.

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 OBF, 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 AU61 OBF registered?

AU61 OBF is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is AU61 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 OBF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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