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DS61 FLJ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 FLJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,002 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 85,748 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 85,743 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 80,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,122 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 50,074 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and has age related cracking nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 5 Apr 2017 37,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and has age related cracking nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 20,763 miles

All 4 Tyres cracked between treads.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS61 FLJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS61 FLJ, 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 DS61 FLJ registered?

DS61 FLJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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