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DE61 VKD

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,153 mi
Last recorded70,153 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,879 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 67,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 66,361 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,293 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,215 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 63,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 59,474 miles

washers frozen

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,474 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,948 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 23,036 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 22,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DE61 VKD is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKD, 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 DE61 VKD registered?

DE61 VKD is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is DE61 VKD safe to buy?

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