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AV61 HWE

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,672 mi
Last recorded172,672 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 HWE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 172,672 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 161,290 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 149,603 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 149,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,026 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 106,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,745 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 89,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,037 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 55,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AV61 HWE is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV61 HWE, 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 AV61 HWE registered?

AV61 HWE is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is AV61 HWE safe to buy?

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