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DA61 GZZ

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,196 mi
Last recorded143,196 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 GZZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 143,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sitting in windscreen (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 3 Aug 2024 126,284 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 113,828 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 113,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,460 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 101,451 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 67,059 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,978 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,131 miles

Offside Rear Side light outer glass slightly broken but safe and secure

Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,809 miles

centre brake light cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,850 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,443 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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DA61 GZZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DA61 GZZ, 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 DA61 GZZ registered?

DA61 GZZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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