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DG61 WPL

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,454 mi
Last recorded127,454 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 WPL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 127,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint towards rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 118,575 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2023 109,478 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 109,478 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,053 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,857 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,648 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,644 miles

all underside and engine bay has covers

Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,181 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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DG61 WPL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red 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 DG61 WPL, 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 DG61 WPL registered?

DG61 WPL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is DG61 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 WPL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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