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DS61 OSM

2011 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,627 mi
Last recorded72,627 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 OSM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 72,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 67,281 miles

Offside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED AND INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

Pass 21 Nov 2022 58,404 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,781 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 51,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,806 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 47,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 43,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 36,991 miles

nsf tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2017 30,666 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,823 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,026 miles

under -trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 12,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully examine offside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 OSM is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS61 OSM, 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

How do I check the history of DS61 OSM?

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What year was DS61 OSM registered?

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

Is DS61 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 OSM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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