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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both dust covers worn (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front undertray worn/loose
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both dust covers worn (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear heatshield insecure
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear shockers bump stops deteriorated
Front Exhaust system insecure flexi detached (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
rear shockers bump stops deteriorated
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
heavy vibration from gearbox
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside steering rack slight play
front exhaust flex deteriorated
Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs fouling drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside steering rack slight play
front exhaust flex deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre 3.mm tread and bald outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre 3.mm tread and bald outer edge
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DE61 VKC is a 2011 BMW 118 in White 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 DE61 VKC, 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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DE61 VKC is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2011.
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